Recruitment into security services will be reviewed – Muntaka
The Minister-Designate for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has vowed to address concerns about fairness in the recruitment process for Ghana’s security services by reviewing the regional quota system.
Speaking during his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 24, Muntaka promised to ensure equity in the recruitment process, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity.
He expressed concerns over instances where minorities are sidelined, leaving opportunities to benefit only a select majority.
Muntaka stressed the need for a transparent and balanced process that reflects the country’s diverse makeup.
The nominee assured the Committee of his commitment to working closely with the heads of the security services to review and improve the recruitment process in the best interest of Ghana.
“I’m going to a ministry that has a lot of professionals that are experts in their fields, you can’t doubt the expertise of the Inspector General of Police, neither will you doubt the Director General of Ghana Prisons and the likes.
“And I’m going to be a team member that would be working with them. Together with them we have to review. Over the last 30 years or 40 years, since we started this 4th Republic, how have we done it? Has it served the purpose? If there are lapses, we will look at it and review it in the best interest of the country.