“Gift Box for What”: Fire Officer Slams Medical Screening Centre for Alleged Extortion, Video
- A medical screening centre has landed in controversy after a popular fire officer accused it of allegedly extorting money from desperate security service applicants during screening
- In a viral TikTok video, the officer criticised some officials there for allegedly exploiting applicants’ fear of missing recruitment opportunities, claiming they demanded extra payments
- The trending video has triggered widespread debate online, with many calling on authorities to investigate the centre and restore public trust in the recruitment process
Some applicants seeking recruitment into the security services have raised concerns over alleged extortion at certain medical screening centres, with claims of additional payments being demanded beyond approved fees.
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The complaints emerged after a fire service officer, identified in a viral TikTok video as Officer Eric Ekow Kakra, shared concerns he had received from applicants who had qualified for the medical screening stage.
According to him, the applicants had paid the approved official medical screening fee of GH¢1,400, but were still being asked to make extra payments at some centres.
He specifically mentioned a centre at Kumasi Patasi Dampare Block, which he said had received multiple complaints.
Officer Ekow further claimed that applicants reported being pressured at the centre, including cases where individuals with supposedly high blood pressure were allegedly asked for money to have their readings adjusted or recorded in their favour.
He also raised concerns over what he described as a “gift box” placed at one of the centres, which he said was being used to collect money from applicants.
“They are extorting money at some of these centres. Kumasi Patasi Dampare Block is having a lot of complaints,” he stated in the video.
Watch the TikTok video in which Officer Ekow called on authorities to investigate the centre below.
The officer strongly condemned the practice, stressing the financial burden on applicants, many of whom reportedly took loans to pay the GH¢1,400 fee.
“Coming out with GH¢1,400 is not a easy. Some of them took loans to be able to pay for that. They are going through a lot. Don’t take advantage of their frustration,” he said.
He further urged authorities to investigate the allegations and take action if wrongdoing is confirmed.
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Afenyo-Markin urges youth to boycott medical screening
Earlier, YEN.com.gh had reported that the Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Efutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the youth of Winneba who applied for the ongoing Internal Security Service recruitment to boycott the scheduled medical screening exercise.
Speaking to some members of his constituency over the weekend, Afenyo-Markin described the recruitment process as a "scam," deliberately designed to fleece money from desperate, unemployed Ghanaian youth.
Source: YEN.com.gh
