President Mahama orders expansion of security services recruitment

President John Dramani Mahama has directed a significant expansion in the recruitment of personnel for Ghana’s security services.

The announcement came after a high-level meeting with Heads of Security Agencies, the Minister for the Interior, and the Acting Minister for Defence on Monday, 16 March 2026.

Following a briefing on the ongoing recruitment process, the President instructed that the total number of recruits be increased from 20,000 to 40,000 over the next four years. He emphasized the need for transparency and fairness in all recruitment activities to ensure the integrity of the process.

The meeting was attended by top government and security officials, including the Chief of Staff, Secretary to the President, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, National Security Coordinator, Inspector General of Police, Director General of Prisons, Director General of the Fire Service, Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, and the Director General of the Narcotics Control Commission.

The expansion is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen national security and improve the operational capacity of Ghana’s law enforcement and emergency response agencies.

The President’s directive ensures that the recruitment exercise remains inclusive, competitive, and aligned with best practices in governance.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, acting as the Spokesperson to the President, confirmed the decision and highlighted the commitment of the government to building a stronger and more responsive security architecture for the nation.