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Airport Security Officer Interdicted For Searching National Security Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaah

An Aviation Security Officer, Mr. Awudu Basit, has been interdicted for indiscretion in the discharge of his duties.

This is contained in a letter signed by R.S. Tagoe, Group Executive (Human Capital and Office Services) of the Ghana Airports Company Limited(GACL).

According to Management they received a negative report on the 8th of September, 2022 when he (Awudu Basit) was assigned to perform airside patrol duties at the Kumsai Airport.

” . . you saw the Minister of National Security emerging from the VVIP Lounge to board Africa World Airline flight at about 1430 hours . . . It is reported that you approached the Hon. Minister and demanded to conducted pre-boarding search on him in the open frontage of the VVIP Lounge which ended up embarrassing the Hon. Minister.

“In view of the negative impression it cast on the company’s image and integrity, Management has decided to thoroughly investigate the circumstances leading to this incident.

“In line with Article 17(e) of the Collective Agreement, we notify you of your Interdiction from Friday, September 9,2022 pending the completion of investigations into the matter.

“We advise that you shall be paid two-thirds (2/3) of your salary during the period of interdiction,” the letter stated.

By: Peacefmonline.com

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