The Center for Public Opinion and Awareness, known as CenPOA, has officially requested that the government stop charging application fees for recruitment into Ghana’s security services. This call came in a statement released by the organization.
CenPOA stated that over time, people wanting to join agencies such as the Ghana Police Service and others have had to pay money just to apply. The organization believes this is a barrier for many citizens.
The group feels that removing these fees will create a fairer chance for all Ghanaians to join the police, military, and other security forces. CenPOA argues that a person’s ability and suitability should be the only factors considered for recruitment.
The statement did not specify how much money is typically charged or for which specific roles. It also did not mention if any other groups have made similar calls before.
CenPOA aims to promote good governance and public interest through its work. This call to abolish recruitment fees is part of their effort to improve accessibility to public service jobs.
No official response from the government or the security agencies has been recorded yet. Further details on the government’s stance or any planned changes are not yet available.