CCTV Catches Immigration Officers Scaling Celestine Donkor’s Walls

Kofi Donkor, husband and manager of award winning gospel musician, Celestine Donkor has instructed his lawyers to sue the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) following a dramatic incident in which officers allegedly scaled the wall of his locked property and conducted a search without a warrant, according to a legal letter sighted by The New Publisher.

Both Celestine and her husband were not home when the incident occurred.

Mr. Emmanuel Kofi Donkor, through his solicitors Christian Akwesi Buame Esq., has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Controller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service demanding identification of the officers involved in the scary operation, an official explanation and a written apology.

CCTV Captures Disturbing Scene

The incident unfolded on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, when Mr. Donkor left his residence at approximately 11:50 a.m., having securely locked his main gate and retained the keys himself. The wife was also not home.

Around 12:57 p.m., while Mr. Donkor was still away from home, his smartphone began receiving multiple alerts from his CCTV monitoring system. When he accessed the live feed, he claims to have observed approximately four men in green uniforms moving through his compound.

According to the letter dated April 2026, Mr. Donkor used the audio communication feature of his CCTV system to engage one of the individuals, who identified himself as an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service stationed at the Weija office.

“None of Your Business” – Officer’s Alleged Response

When questioned about their presence, the officer allegedly claimed that Nigerian nationals suspected of cyber fraud were residing in Mr. Donkor’s house and that the officers were conducting a “follow-up operation.”

Mr. Donkor categorically denied these allegations. However, when he pressed further about how the officers had gained access to the locked premises, the response was chilling.

The Ghana Immigration officer allegedly told Mr. Donkor that they had “used their own means” to enter his private home without any warrant or permission from him, adding that how they got into hos house was “none of my Client’s business,” the legal letter states.

Footage Reveals Wall Scaling

A subsequent review of CCTV footage reportedly tells a different story. The recordings allegedly show one officer scaling the perimeter wall of Mr. Donkor’s house before opening the locked gate from the inside to admit his colleagues.

After conducting their search, the officers allegedly left the premises without securing the gate, exposing the property to potential theft or other risks.

Police and Immigration Officials Notified

Mr. Donkor immediately reported the incident to the Lafa Police Station at Mallam, according to the letter. He further proceeded to the Weija Immigration Office, where he met one Mr. Obosu.

The immigration official reportedly confirmed that officers from his unit had carried out an operation in the area. Mr. Obosu also allegedly confirmed that the team leader had admitted to communicating with a person via CCTV during the operation.

Legal Claims Mount

Mr. Donkor’s solicitors have characterized the officers’ actions as constituting unlawful entry, unlawful trespass, a violation of constitutional rights to privacy and property, an abuse of authority and conduct carried out without warrant, lawful justification, or due process.

The threatened legal action would seek declarations that the entry and search were unlawful, damages for trespass and violation of rights, injunctive reliefs to prevent recurrence, and any other orders the court may deem just.

Seven-Day Ultimatum

Despite the stance, the letter indicates Mr. Donkor remains “open to an amicable resolution.”

The demands issued to the GIS Controller-General include: a formal written explanation for the conduct of the officers, identification of the officers involved in the operation, a written apology to Mr. Donkor and an official assurance that such unlawful conduct will not recur

“Kindly take notice that failure to respond satisfactorily within the stipulated period will leave us with no option but to proceed with legal action without further notice,” the letter warns.

Service Responds?

This news outlet attempted to reach the Ghana Immigration Service for comment but had not received a response by the time of publication. The letter was addressed to the Controller-General at GIS Headquarters in Accra.

Legal experts note that immigration officers typically require proper warrants or explicit legal authorization to enter private property without the owner’s consent, unless in hot pursuit of a suspect or under other exceptional circumstances.

The case raises significant questions about the operational boundaries of state security agencies and the extent to which citizens can expect privacy and protection within their own homes.

Mr. Donkor has given the Immigration Service until early May 2026 to respond to the demands before legal proceedings commence.

 

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