The Minority in Parliament has called for an immediate suspension of the ongoing recruitment exercise into Ghana’s security services, citing serious procedural flaws that could compromise both fairness and national security.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin raised the issue on the parliamentary floor, warning that the system, which has attracted over 500,000 applicants, risks misleading young Ghanaians. He described the recruitment platform as flawed and potentially deceptive.
“Can the recruitment process be suspended so that these concerns are properly ironed out? The system that has been introduced… is duping the youth. The youth are being duped. It is like a scam,” he said, highlighting questionable features in the AI-based application process, including irrelevant technical questions such as measuring the size of a basketball court during immigration recruitment stages.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin emphasised that such inconsistencies could undermine confidence in government institutions and compromise the integrity of Ghana’s security services if not addressed promptly.
In the same parliamentary session, he also warned the government against any potential increase in fuel prices linked to global tensions in the Middle East. Citing assurances of adequate fuel buffers, he urged authorities to protect consumers and consider subsidies where necessary.
The Minority’s intervention underscores growing concerns about recruitment transparency, technological implementation, and the broader impact of government policies on youth engagement and public trust.
