Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed–Mubarak has inaugurated a Seven-Member Committee to review recruitment processes into the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and other agencies under the Ministry.
The Committee, composed of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in security administration, public service, and the law, has been tasked with assessing the transparency, fairness, and integrity of the recruitment processes. They are also to evaluate compliance with due processes, and recommend measures to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Minister emphasised Government’s commitment to ensuring that Ghana’s security services are professional, efficient, and capable of safeguarding the nation.
Hon. Muntaka noted that concerns had been raised regarding transparency, fairness, efficiency, and integrity in the recruitment processes and that the committee’s work is aimed at addressing these concerns.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Yaw Akrasi Sarpong Esq., assured the Minister and the public that the committee would work diligently to deliver a comprehensive report.
Mr. Sarpong Esq. also expressed his gratitude to the Minister for the opportunity to serve on the committee and pledged to work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the success of the committee’s work.
The committee is expected to complete its work within two weeks and submit a comprehensive report detailing its findings, challenges identified, and specific recommendations for policy, procedural, and institutional reforms.
The inauguration of the committee is seen as a significant step towards enhancing the credibility and professionalism of Ghana’s security institutions.
