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The Ghana Airports Company Limited has reiterated that all passengers who refuse to pay for the COVID-19 test will be handed over to the state security agencies and quarantined at a designated location.

The GACL in a statement reacting to concerns of some persons who alleged they were being treated inhumanely said the measures are to ensure the safety and protection of the Ghanaian populace.

The undated video which has been circulated on social media shows several persons including a toddler sleeping on benches.

According to the amateur videographer who catalogues the experience of the passengers, they have been held because they do not have $150 to pay for the service.

However, the GACL says the video was "taken by disgruntled passengers who refused to pay for the test on arrival and were waiting to be transported by State Security Agencies".

"As operators of the airport, GACL's utmost responsibility is to ensure a smooth facilitation process of passengers, especially during this COVID-19 era.

"It is worth noting that the measures put in place, as published in the guidelines, are to ensure the safety and protection of the Ghanaian populace.

"The travelling public is therefore kindly encouraged to strictly adhere to the published guidelines in the interest of health and safety of all Ghanaians".