To enhance transparency and professionalism in the recruitment processes of Ghana’s security services, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak has inaugurated a seven-member committee.

The committee has been tasked with reviewing the recruitment procedures for the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and other related agencies.

Addressing the gathering during the inauguration, the Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to building strong, professional, and accountable security agencies.

He noted that ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process is a critical component of achieving this vision, as it directly affects the credibility and effectiveness of the country’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,” he stated.

The committee’s work comes in response to concerns raised regarding the fairness, efficiency, and transparency of the 2024 recruitment processes for these agencies.

The Ministry of the Interior, which oversees recruitment into key security institutions, aims to address these concerns through a comprehensive review to ensure alignment with best practices.

The committee will assess the transparency, fairness, and integrity of the recruitment procedures, evaluate compliance with due process, and propose measures to enhance accountability and efficiency in the recruitment system.

The final report, due within two weeks, will include findings, challenges, and recommendations for both procedural and institutional reforms.

The committee’s work will also guide future recruitment practices to ensure they are in line with the country’s security objectives.

The committee is made up of seasoned professionals in the fields of security administration, public service, and law, including Yaw Akrasi Sarpong as chairperson. Other distinguished members, such as former police and prison officers, legal experts, and public servants, include:

• 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, offering the necessary logistical and financial resources, including office space, access to relevant documents, and funding for consultations and research.