Extortion By MTTD Officers At Santaasi Anyinam Sparks Outrage

Santaasi Anyinam, Ashanti Region — Tensions are rising among motorists in the Ashanti Region as serious allegations of extortion emerge against officers of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service.

According to multiple complaints, MTTD officers stationed at Santaasi Anyinam are accused of using questionable speed detection methods to extort money from drivers.

Victims allege that the speed guns used by the officers are either faulty or deliberately calibrated to produce false readings, leading to baseless claims of speeding.

One of the victims, Mr. William Mintah Hayford, strongly disputed a claim by officers that he was driving at 96 km/h.

Mr. Hayford insisted that his vehicle, particularly with the air conditioner on, could not reach such a speed. In protest, he offered his car keys to the officers, inviting them to test the car themselves—an offer they refused.

“They said I was speeding at 96 kilometers per hour, but with my air conditioner on, my car can’t even go that fast,” Mr. Hayford recounted. “I told them to try it themselves, but they refused.”

The incident, which reportedly involved eleven MTTD officers, affected several other drivers on the same stretch.

Many motorists claim they were forced to pay cash on the spot before their documents, including driver’s licenses, were returned.

A formal complaint has since been made via phone to the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, who is said to be looking into the matter in an effort to restore order and public confidence.

Transport operators and road users are calling for an urgent and thorough investigation, as well as improved oversight of traffic law enforcement to prevent further abuse of power.

Call one of the victims on 0244766538.

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