- Committee formed to review security services recruitment
- Aim is to ensure transparency and fairness
- Report due in 2 weeks
In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and professionalism in the recruitment processes of Ghana’s security services, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak has inaugurated a seven-member committee to review recruitment procedures across various security agencies in the country.
The committee will examine the recruitment processes of the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and other related agencies to ensure they align with best practices.
During the inauguration ceremony, Minister Mubarak highlighted the government’s commitment to building strong, professional, and accountable security institutions. He emphasized that ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process is a key element of this commitment, directly impacting the credibility and effectiveness of Ghana’s security forces.
“The integrity of these processes directly impacts the credibility of our security agencies. The government is determined to ensure that recruitment practices align with our national security needs and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and fairness,” Minister Mubarak stated.
The formation of the committee comes in response to concerns raised about the fairness, efficiency, and transparency of the recruitment processes for security agencies in 2024. The Ministry of the Interior, which oversees recruitment into key security institutions, aims to address these issues through a comprehensive review of the recruitment system.
The committee’s responsibilities include assessing the transparency, fairness, and integrity of recruitment procedures, evaluating compliance with due process, and proposing measures to improve accountability and efficiency in the recruitment process. The committee will also look into institutional reforms and procedural adjustments to align with the country’s security objectives.
The committee is expected to submit a final report within two weeks, which will include findings, challenges, and recommendations for both procedural and institutional reforms.
The committee is chaired by Yaw Akrasi Sarpong, and includes a distinguished group of professionals such as former police and prison officers, legal experts, and public servants. The other members are:
- Bright Oduro (COP Rtd.)
- Eric Afari (DCOI Rtd.)
- Ben Lartey (DDP Rtd.)
- Lawyer Elsie Appau
- Paa Kwesi Adutwum (DCFO Rtd.)
- Alexander Twum-Barimah Esq. (Secretary)
The government has pledged its full support to the committee, providing the necessary logistical and financial resources, including office space, access to relevant documents, and funding for consultations and research.
