Johnson Asiedu Nketia, chairman of the National Democratic Congress, commented on the large number of people applying to join the Ghana Police Service. He spoke at a recent event.
Mr. Asiedu Nketia stated that approximately 500,000 young people wish to become police officers. He questioned the practicality of such a large force.
He posed a rhetorical question about the availability of criminals. "If 500,000 want to join the police, where will they find thieves to arrest?" he asked.
His remarks highlight potential concerns about the scale of the police recruitment exercise. The comments suggest a need to consider the crime rate relative to police numbers.