The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has praised the Ghana Prisons Service recruitment exercise for being well-organised, humane, and transparent. According to the minister, the process marks a clear departure from the chaotic scenes that have characterised previous security service recruitment exercises in Ghana.
The Interior Minister made these remarks during an inspection tour of selected recruitment screening centres in Accra, describing the exercise as proof that proper planning and coordination can ensure safety, order, and dignity for applicants.
Interior Minister Applauds Planning and Coordination
During the visit, Mr Mohammed-Mubarak expressed gratitude to service commanders for their commitment and cooperation throughout the recruitment process.
“I am happy and very grateful to the service commanders for their cooperation and hard work. You can see that a lot of energy and time has been put into the planning,” he said.
He noted that the ministry’s supervisory role ensured that agreed procedures were strictly followed across all centres involved in the ongoing recruitment.
Orderly Screening Ensures Dignity and Fairness
The minister observed that applicants were seated comfortably, provided with water and snacks, and screened in an orderly manner. This approach eliminated overcrowding, rushing, and the unfortunate incidents that had previously resulted in injuries and loss of lives.
“This is in line with the President’s vision. Anyone willing to serve their country must be treated with respect, and that is what we are seeing now,” he stated.
Warning Issued Against Recruitment Fraud
Mr Mohammed-Mubarak issued a strong warning to individuals attempting to exploit applicants through recruitment-related fraud, especially on social media and digital platforms.
“We are monitoring. We are using the Police Intelligence Directorate, the CID, the National Intelligence Bureau and the National Signals Bureau. All our apparatus are in full gear,” he said.
He cautioned applicants against making payments or responding to unofficial messages, stressing that all recruitment communication and payments are handled through a centralised digital portal.
Digital Reforms Drive Successful Recruitment Process
The Interior Minister attributed the smooth recruitment process to digital and decentralised reforms introduced after investigations exposed lapses in earlier exercises.
Key reforms include:
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Fully digitised application and admission processes
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Downloadable official documents verified with barcodes
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Elimination of physical document handling
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Centralised portal for tracking application status
“Nobody is going to call you to hand over any paper. If there is a document, you download it yourself,” he emphasised.
