Mahama pledges to increase recruitment of Public Security Personnel for 24-Hour Economy
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has committed to increasing the recruitment rate of public security personnel as part of his strategy to implement a 24-hour economy in Ghana.
Speaking at the Beneba Market Square in Zebilla, Upper East Region, during his ‘Building Ghana Tour,’ Mahama emphasized the necessity of a fair and transparent recruitment process.
He assured that, under his leadership, recruitment opportunities would be distributed equitably across all regions.
This announcement follows concerns raised by the Minority, who have criticized the current recruitment exercise, labeling it as secretive and biased.
They accused members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), including parliamentary candidates, of manipulating the process to favor their loyalists.
Mahama underscored the importance of robust security measures for the success of a 24-hour economy. He noted that Ghana’s current police force of nearly 30,000 officers is insufficient for a population of almost 30 million.
To address this, he plans to significantly increase the numbers in the police, security, and military services.
He also assured young Ghanaians that they would have ample opportunities to join the security services under a fair and transparent recruitment process, unlike the alleged secretive practices of the NPP.
Mahama stated that his administration would incentivize Ghanaian businesses to operate longer hours, thereby creating more job opportunities for the youth.
He reiterated that the 24-hour economy would require enhanced security and safety measures, necessitating an increase in police, security, and military personnel.
He pledged that his government would conduct the recruitment process on a regional basis to ensure all regions have equal opportunities for recruitment into the security services.
