Former Defence Minister and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, visited a police station to confront a man accused of impersonating him and posing as a soldier.
The suspect was arrested on February 9 at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra while reportedly on his way to meet a nurse on duty. Initially believed to be a routine case of unlawful use of military uniform, the incident has since unfolded into a broader investigation involving alleged fraud.
According to reports, personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces apprehended the man after becoming suspicious of his appearance and conduct while he was dressed in military camouflage. When questioned, he claimed to have served in the military for seven years but was unable to provide basic details, including his rank. This raised further suspicion, leading to his arrest for further investigation to determine whether he is a legitimate service member or an impostor.
The case drew the attention of Dominic Nitiwul after news of the arrest circulated widely online. In comments reported by Metro TV, the Bimbilla MP alleged that the suspect had created multiple fake Facebook accounts using his name and identity to defraud unsuspecting individuals.
“This boy has used my name to dupe so many people. Over 100 people will come here to testify against you,” Nitiwul reportedly said during the confrontation.
He further explained that the suspect allegedly exploited their shared Kokomba accent to deceive victims, particularly in schemes involving false promises of military recruitment.
“Because we have the same accent in the Kokomba dialect, he has used my name to dupe so many people,” the MP stated.
Videos circulating on social media show soldiers interrogating the suspect. In some clips, he appears to be assaulted after failing to provide satisfactory answers regarding his presence in military attire.
Authorities are continuing investigations to establish the full extent of the alleged fraud and to determine whether additional charges will be filed.
Related Cases of Impersonation
The incident comes amid other recent impersonation cases. Police in Yendi have arrested two individuals for allegedly impersonating Sharaf Mahama, son of former President John Dramani Mahama, on TikTok. The suspects reportedly operated a fake account under the name “Sheriff Mahama,” which had amassed more than 7,500 followers. Investigations are ongoing to determine the scope of their activities.
In a separate case, a 43-year-old man was arrested for allegedly posing as a soldier and defrauding a businessman of GH¢192,000 under the pretext of providing security for a parcel of land. The suspect, identified as Mahama Sani Razak, also known as Major Zack Gariba Tanko, has denied the charges before an Accra Circuit Court.
These cases have renewed public concern about the misuse of military identity and social media impersonation for fraudulent activities. Authorities have urged the public to verify claims of recruitment and official representation through proper channels before making any payments or commitments.
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