The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has issued a stern warning to fraudsters attempting to exploit the national security recruitment process, confirming the arrest of a suspect over the weekend, during a monitoring tour of police recruitment screening centers in Accra.
Speaking to journalists, the Minister revealed that the arrest followed reports of individuals online claiming to hold “protocol slots” and soliciting illegal payments from desperate applicants seeking a career in the Ghana Police Service. He emphasized that the current administration has adopted an “eagle eye” approach to ensure the integrity of the enlistment exercise.
“This usual practice, where people sit in the comfort of their homes, avoiding the proper process, is a thing of the past. Under the leadership of President John Mahama, we will not tolerate it.
“Those deceiving people online should be careful and not let anyone mislead them. Over the weekend, we arrested one person for this, and he is currently in police custody.”
The Minister’s visit coincided with the commencement of a massive nationwide screening exercise designed to bolster the ranks of the security services. Under the strategic direction of President John Dramani Mahama, the Ministry of the Interior has transitioned to a strictly merit-based selection system, utilizing a digital-first approach to minimize human interference.
Hon. Mubarak made it clear that the traditional practice of bypassing official channels through personal connections is no longer a viable path into the service.
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