The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka-Mubarak, has assured Ghanaians that this year’s recruitment into the country’s security agencies will be conducted with utmost transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to merit.
Addressing a press conference in Accra on Friday, November 14, the Minister emphasized that the government is committed to eliminating favouritism, political interference, and the use of unauthorised protocol lists. He said the objective is to ensure that every qualified Ghanaian has an equal opportunity to serve.
According to him, the recruitment process has been strengthened to uphold high ethical standards and promote public trust in the nation’s security institutions.
As part of the new measures, between 10 and 15 screening centres will be established across the country for applicant vetting. The nationwide exercise is expected to run from November 17 to December 15, 2025.
“Every screening centre must not screen more than 1,000 applicants a day — 500 in the morning and 500 in the afternoon,” the Minister stressed.
Security Agencies to Screen in Turns
To avoid overcrowding and ensure efficiency, the various security agencies will conduct their screening exercises in turns. The Police Service will begin the process, followed by the Ghana National Fire Service, and subsequently the Immigration and Prisons Services.
“We do not want a situation where the Fire Service is screening applicants at the same time as the Police,” he explained.
Muntaka-Mubarak also noted that applicants will undergo strict background and drug-use checks, as part of efforts to admit only disciplined, patriotic, and service-ready individuals.
“The process will be free and fair. If you are qualified, please apply. We will ensure that only the right people get into the training,” he assured.
He added that the government’s broader vision is to build a resilient and capable national security architecture ready to address emerging threats and safeguard the lives of citizens.
