A group called the Center for Public Opinion and Awareness has called for an end to recruitment fees for security services. This call was made in a press release.
The organization believes that charging application fees for jobs in the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies should stop. This practice has been ongoing for many years.
CenPOA stated that such fees create a barrier for many qualified young Ghanaians who wish to serve their country.
The group urged the government to consider the impact of these fees on aspiring applicants.
They feel that recruitment processes should be accessible to all Ghanaians regardless of their financial situation.
The press release highlighted the need for fair and equal opportunities when joining national security institutions.
The government has not yet responded to this call.
Further details on the reasoning behind the call were provided in the release.