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Minority welcomes security recruitment increase but calls for proper funding
March 17, 2026
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Minority welcomes security recruitment increase but calls for proper funding

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Key Points

  • Bimbilla MP Dominic Nitiwul supports the government's decision to expand security services recruitment.
  • President Mahama has ordered an increase in security services recruitment from 20,000 to 40,000 personnel over the next four years.
  • Nitiwul emphasized the critical need for adequate resources, including uniforms, boots, weapons, and financial backing, to ensure effective recruitment.
  • He highlighted the importance of properly staffing agencies to occupy forward operating bases, patrol streets, and monitor unapproved routes for national security.
  • The former Defence Minister warned against treating recruitment as a mere political gesture, stressing the need for sustainable financial muscle.

Why This Matters

This expansion of security services recruitment is significant for Ghana as it directly addresses national security concerns, including border monitoring and maintaining law and order. It also creates substantial employment opportunities, while simultaneously underscoring the critical need for adequate resource allocation and financial commitment to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of this crucial national undertaking.

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