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Wode Maya’s refusal to pay an alleged bribe lands him in trouble with Togolese border officials

Ghanaian YouTuber and tourism ambassador, Wode Maya, who is famed for his travels on the African continent has called out officials at the Togolese border for manhandling him and also seizing his equipment during his recent visit to the West African state.

The content creator who has a huge social media following recounts that he had to get into a fight with some unprofessional border officials for his alleged refusal to pay a bride of CFA 2,000 to have his passport stamped.

In a disturbing video shared on Twitter, Wode Maya whose cameras were seized for failing to comply with them was heard demanding his equipment which had been taken away from him.

“I need my cameras” he shouted during the heated argument that was captured on tape.

“This is me fighting to save my camera at the Togolese border because I refused to pay a bribe of CFA 2000 in order for my passport to stamped,” he captioned the viral video.

Meanwhile, some social media users who have suffered same at the Togolese border also shared their experiences adding that authorities claimed payment of the CFA 2000 was part of the procedures.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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