Interior Minister-Designate, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has pledged to overhaul the recruitment process for Ghana’s security services, emphasizing the need for fairness and inclusivity.During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 24, Muntaka stressed the importance of revisiting the regional quota system to ensure equal opportunities for all Ghanaians, regardless of their background.

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He expressed concern about reports of systemic bias in recruitment, where certain groups are allegedly marginalized, leaving the benefits to a select few. According to the nominee, such practices undermine national cohesion and the credibility of the security agencies.“I’m going to a ministry that has a lot of professionals who are experts in their fields.

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You can’t doubt the expertise of the Inspector General of Police, neither will you doubt the Director General of Ghana Prisons and the likes,” he stated.The nominee assured the Committee that he would collaborate closely with the leadership of the security services to evaluate the effectiveness of the existing process.“Together with them, we have to review.

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Over the last 30 years or 40 years, since we started this 4th Republic, how have we done it? Has it served the purpose? If there are lapses, we will look at it and review it in the best interest of the country,” he noted.Muntaka reiterated his commitment to promoting a transparent and equitable recruitment system, which he believes will reflect the country’s diversity while enhancing public trust in the security services.

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