The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have forged an alliance to clamp down on illegal travel and tour operations across the country ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This action follows a surge in complaints from sections of the general public regarding the alleged exploitation of unsuspecting citizens by some unscrupulous operators.
Concerned about the alarming rate of such practices and the potential reputational damage to Ghana’s tourism sector, the Chief Executive Officer of GTA, Maame Efua Houadjeto, initiated the meeting to ensure swift inter-agency collaboration and enforcement.
The meeting was attended on her behalf by the Deputy CEO in charge of Operations, Ekow Sampson, together with senior management of the Authority.
Speaking on behalf of the CEO, Mr Sampson underscored the disturbing volume of complaints received and stressed the Authority’s commitment to sanitising the travel and tours space.
He emphasised that as Ghana positions itself strategically within the global tourism ecosystem, particularly ahead of major international events, it is critical to protect the public from exploitation and preserve the integrity of the industry.
Responding on behalf of EOCO, the Deputy Executive Director in charge of Operations, Mr Ndego, commended the proactive initiative by GTA and described the collaboration as timely and necessary.
He pledged EOCO’s full support in investigating and clamping down on illegal operators whose activities undermine public trust and expose citizens to financial and travel-related risks.
Both institutions expressed satisfaction with the strengthened partnership and reaffirmed their shared commitment to safeguarding the public, enforcing compliance within the tourism sector, and ensuring that Ghana’s travel ecosystem remains credible, transparent, and globally competitive.
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opemsuo.com
