An investigation into the recent armed forces recruitment process is currently underway ~ President John Mahama.

Speaking at the Jubilee House during his 120-day progress update on the Social Contract with Ghanaians, the President revealed comprehensive measures to eliminate militia influence and politicisation in security agencies.

“We promised to commence investigative processes into security agencies to pay state security agencies of militia and vigilante elements and enhance professionalism,” Mahama stated, underscoring his government’s commitment to institutional reform.

The newly constituted board of inquiry has been tasked with examining recent military recruitment exercises, with President Mahama emphasizing its mandate to “investigate recent recruitment processes aiming to uncover discrepancies and implement corrective measures.

”These reforms extend beyond the military, with the President noting that “similar processes are underway across other security agencies, including the police, fire service and prison services.”

Source | Myjoyonline

The probe aims to address allegations of irregularities and unfair practices in the enlistment process. Some of the key areas being examined include¹:

– Recruitment Procedures: The investigation will review recent military recruitment processes to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures.

– Vetting System: A new vetting system is being introduced, which includes robust background checks and a biometric database to compare individual profiles with national criminal and security intelligence records.

– Decentralization and Depoliticization: Efforts are being made to decentralize and depoliticize recruitment processes, reducing the influence of political interference.

– Professionalism and Ideological Training: Mandatory ideological reorientation sessions are planned to reinforce military neutrality, national unity, and loyalty to the state and the Constitution.

The goal of this investigation and subsequent reforms is to enhance professionalism within the security sector and ensure that recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and merit-based.

Source: Metal AI