Security expert Andrews Asiedu Tetteh has criticised the ongoing security recruitment exercise, characterising it as an extortionate endeavour targeting unemployed applicants on behalf of the state.
This statement follows Minister of Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak’s revelation that although over 500,000 applicants expressed interest in joining the security services, financial clearance was only granted for the recruitment of 5,000 personnel.
Mr Tetteh observed that the recruitment process has been compromised, which he described as unfortunate.
During an appearance on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, he highlighted that the recruitment process for security services has become overly commercialised.
“The essence of recruitment is being lost, with the process now seemingly centred on generating revenue. Instead of focusing on selecting the most suitable candidates, the system appears to prioritise profit by selling numerous forms at exorbitant prices to individuals eager to serve. It is unreasonable to charge 2,000 for forms when only ten personnel are required. This practice disproportionately affects those from low-income backgrounds who harbour aspirations of joining the security services. The selling forms at 506,000 when only 5,000 positions are available is excessively exploitative, underscoring the urgent need for reform.”
He has therefore proposed reforms in how the recruitment process is handled and how the security heads are appointed to cure the politicisation of our security services.
Andrews Asiedu Tetteh stressed that it was important to acknowledge that the powers granted the president in appointing all the security heads are wrong and affect the effectiveness of our security services.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
