Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Fomena MP, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, has called for a fundamental shift in the recruitment of personnel into Ghana’s security institutions, arguing that competence rather than political affiliation must determine who gets appointed.
He warned that continued reliance on partisan considerations in the recruitment of personnel for the National Security and other security agencies could undermine the effectiveness of the country’s security architecture.
According to Mr Asiamah, security institutions require individuals with the requisite skills, qualifications and professional capacity to perform their duties, regardless of their political background.
Speaking to Citi News on the sidelines of the 9th REPAM-CDS Security Governance Conference on Thursday, September 3, the Second Deputy Speaker said Ghana’s security needs should take precedence over party loyalty when recruiting personnel.
He maintained that every Ghanaian should have an equal opportunity to serve the country based on merit.
“We are advocating that every Ghanaian is a Ghanaian. Let’s look for people who have what it takes to do the work, and I think that is what can actually help Ghana to move on. It’s not about partisanship,” he said.
Mr Asiamah argued that appointing people primarily because of their political affiliations risks placing individuals without the necessary competence in sensitive security positions.
He therefore urged authorities responsible for recruitment into security agencies to prioritise qualifications, experience, competence and the ability to deliver, rather than political connections.
The Fomena MP said such an approach would help strengthen public confidence in Ghana’s security institutions while promoting professionalism and good governance.
His comments come amid recurring concerns over alleged political influence in appointments and recruitment across Ghana’s public institutions, particularly within the security sector.
