Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu has summoned the Volta Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom Akorli, following allegations of harassment, intimidation, unnecessary delays and extortion of local traders by some police personnel stationed along the Aflao–Accra main route.
The allegations centre on several police checkpoints and barriers along the route, including the Tokor Barrier, Ativuta Toll Booth and the Weta–Afiadenyigba Junction Barrier, as well as other locations towards Sogakope.
The matter gained public attention after a viral Facebook post alleged that some police personnel stationed along the route demand receipts and other documentation for goods being transported by local traders.
The post further alleged that traders who are unable to produce the required documents are sometimes subjected to intimidation and compelled to pay money before being allowed to continue their journeys.
The Joint Association of Port Transport Unions (JAPTU) has subsequently appealed to senior police authorities to intervene and address the concerns.
According to JAPTU, its concerns are not necessarily about the number of police checkpoints along the Aflao–Accra route, but about the alleged conduct of some officers and the delays, intimidation and extortion reportedly experienced by traders.
The association wants the police administration to ensure that legitimate traders and transport operators can move their goods without unnecessary interference while maintaining the necessary security and enforcement measures along the route.
Following the concerns, the IGP has summoned DCOP Wisdom Akorli to discuss the allegations and determine appropriate measures.
Police sources indicate that, following the meeting with the IGP, the Volta Regional Police Commander has scheduled a meeting with all Divisional and District Police Commanders in the region for Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
The meeting is expected to focus on the allegations, the conduct of personnel deployed along the route and measures required to prevent any further complaints of misconduct.
Police personnel deployed to the affected locations have also been cautioned against engaging in acts that could undermine public confidence in the service.
In addition, the Police Administration is constituting an inspection team to visit the affected areas, identify personnel who may have been involved in the alleged misconduct and investigate the complaints.
The team is expected to assess the operations of the various checkpoints and determine whether officers have acted outside established police procedures.
The development comes amid growing calls for greater accountability and professionalism among security personnel operating at checkpoints, particularly on major transport routes used by traders and commercial drivers.
The Police Administration is yet to publicly confirm the specific allegations against individual officers or announce any disciplinary action.
However, the decision to investigate the complaints signals an effort by the police hierarchy to establish the facts and address concerns that could affect relations between law enforcement personnel and traders operating along the busy Aflao–Accra corridor.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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