Security recruitment system designed for exploitation, claims Kofi Bentil

Kofi Bentil, lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, has criticised the government over the ongoing security services recruitment exercise, claiming that the process is deliberately structured to exploit applicants financially.


play_arrow All Ghana News
2 h.
Technology
ID: -187550141823057784


Similar News expand_more


3 h. Overwhelming security recruitment applications pose national risk – Senyo Hosi
Technology
2 h. 5,000 security recruitment quota was negotiated with IMF – Inusah Fuseni claims
Sport
47 h. Minority labels security services recruitment a “ponzi scheme” exploiting unemployed youth
Crime
4 h. 5,000 security services openings already filled through influence – Kofi Bentil alleges
Technology
47 h. There are ‘protocol slots’ in security services recruitment – Henry Quartey admits
Technology
14 h. Prime Insight to dissect Dzata Jet use by Mahama, the GH¢ 68bn audit report scandal and security service recruitment
Military
18 h. Newsfile to tackle security recruitment cuts, GH¢21bn audit exposé, Mahama jet controversy
Crime
23 h. NDC Ashanti Chairman calls for consideration of party youth in security recruitment
Politics
46 h. Security service recruitment: Minority demands refund of GH¢113m collected from unsuccessful applicants
Economics
2 d. Security service recruitment must be free from human interference – Interior Minister
Politics
1 w. Modernising customs operations: Leveraging advanced technology to combat fraud and inefficiencies
Technology
4 w. Is having a physical security operations center in your business worth it?
Technology
1 M. Complicity in illegal mining endangers those trying to fight it – Akwasi Konadu
Crime
47 h. High turnout for security recruitment reflects unemployment among youth – Interior Minister
Politics
2 w. KCCR builds regional capacity through Luminex training for Filovirus surveillance
Automotive
3 w. When “substantive ” become a security strategy — Rev Ntim Fordjour’s nameplate doctrine
Military
2 d. Only 5,000 positions available for 105,000 qualified security service applicants – Interior Minister
Politics
69 h. Only 5,000 slots available for over 100K qualified security service applicants – Interior Minister
Politics
3 w. Port security lapses exposed in importation of illegal mining machines – Ashigbey
Technology
32 h. GIS recruitment: 1,000 to be selected from 180,000 applicants – Interior Minister
Politics
31 h. GIS recruitment: 1,000 to be selected from 180,000 applicants – Interior Minister
Politics
24 h. Police, Immigration arrest 12 foreign nationals in cyber fraud, trafficking crackdown
Crime
3 w. Global Cyber Threats Surge as AI and Geopolitics Reshape Security Landscape
Politics
2 w. OSP probes GHS25.8m palm oil diversion involving customs, national security officers
Technology
1 M. Security and free movement are complementary, not competing goals – Interior Minister
Politics
9 d. Slamm Foundation, ISC2 deepen push for gender equity in cybersecurity with 4th YWIT graduation
Technology
2 w. Bridging Blight and Opportunity: Mark Tettey Ayumu’s role in Baltimore’s vacant property revival and workforce innovation
Real Estate
4 d. Rising sophistication in science and technology is deepening corruption – Kufuor
Technology
46 h. Step aside and allow agencies handle recruitment – Richard Kumadoe urges Interior Minister
Politics
9 d. Interior Ministry announces release of aptitude test results for 2025/26 security recruitment
Technology
2 d. “I would be happiest to recruit half a million security personnel, but it’s impossible” – Interior Minister
Politics
62 h. Ishmael Norman hails Interior Minister for choosing merit over politics in security recruitment
Politics
2 w. OSP probes GHS25.8m palm oil diversion involving customs, national security
Technology
1 M. Security and free movement key to Africa’s economic transformation – Muntaka
Politics
3 d. Agenda 111 contractors who failed to deliver work will face prosecution – Ofosu Kwakye
Crime
1 M. Gov’t to deploy advanced security technology to enhance airport safety – Transport Minister
Technology
4 w. NYA CEO Ayariga distributes equipment to National Apprenticeship Programme beneficiaries
Technology
6 d. Karpowership empowers female students as STEM sector remains predominantly male
Education
2 w. Resumption of work at TOR will support energy security agenda – Mahama
Technology
4 w. NSA introduces dual authentication system for 2025/26 enrolment exercise
Technology
3 h. ‘This protocol nonsense into security services must stop’ – Senyo Hosi
Technology
2 w. Government empowers 25 learners in Asutifi North District with training equipment under National Apprenticeship Programme
Education
1 M. Cyberattacks on Global Financial Institutions Surge 115 Percent in 2025
Crime
1 M. Fighting illegal mining should be a performance measure for MDCEs – Sulemana Braimah
Sport
1 M. Smart Banking for a world on steroids: How integrated digital platforms are quietly redefining convenience
Technology
3 w. NSA and UNFPA unveil work readiness programme to train 150,000 graduates annually
Education
25 h. If all 500,000 become police officers, where will they find thieves? – Asiedu Nketia asks
Crime
22 h. If all 500,000 become police officers, where will they find thieves? – Asiedu Nketia asks
Crime
1 M. GNFS Volta Regional Command organises quiz competition for market traders
Economics
Popular countries based on strong economic and political relations
Add Watch Country

arrow_drop_down