Edward Ofori Agyemang warns MoMo agents against following strangers

Edward Ofori Agyemang, the National President of the Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MoMAG), has issued a stern warning to mobile money agents across the country to prioritize their personal safety above financial gain. This call for increased vigilance follows the tragic murder of a vendor in Kasoa, an incident that has highlighted the significant security risks faced by those operating in the mobile financial services sector.

Mr. Agyemang advised agents to strictly avoid accompanying customers or strangers to secluded or unfamiliar locations to perform transactions. He emphasized that the commissions earned from such services are never worth the risk to an agent's life. The group’s leadership noted that criminals often use the lure of high-value transactions or the promise of extra fees to lead unsuspecting vendors into dangerous environments where they are vulnerable to attack, robbery, and physical harm.

The MoMAG president urged vendors to remain alert and report any suspicious behavior or unusual requests to the appropriate authorities. He stressed that in the mobile money business, preserving one's life must always take precedence over the pursuit of profit. This advisory is part of a broader effort by the group to advocate for better safety standards and working conditions for the thousands of agents who provide essential financial services to communities throughout Ghana.