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March 16, 2026
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Mahama directs expansion of security services recruitment to 40,000
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Key Points
- President Mahama has directed a significant expansion in recruitment for Ghana's security services.
- The number of personnel to be recruited over a four-year period will increase from 20,000 to 40,000.
- The President emphasized the critical need for integrity, transparency, and fairness throughout the recruitment process.
- This directive followed a high-level meeting with security chiefs, the Minister for the Interior, and the Acting Minister of Defence.
- The expansion comes amidst public criticism regarding the sale of over 500,000 application vouchers for only 5,000 initial available slots.
Why This Matters
This directive is crucial for Ghana as it addresses high youth unemployment by creating significant job opportunities within the security services. It also aims to restore public trust in government recruitment processes, which had been eroded by recent controversies over transparency and fairness. Furthermore, bolstering security personnel can enhance national safety and stability.
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