Police Recruitment 2025: Gov't Introduces Stricter Measures
Following the tragic stampede at El-Wak Sports Stadium during a Ghana Armed Forces enlistment exercise, the government of Ghana is overhauling the recruitment process for its security services. The Interior Ministry announced on Friday that the new measures are designed to prevent a repeat of the incident, which resulted in the death of six people and injuries to dozens more.
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak stated that the online application portal for the Police, Prisons, Fire, and Immigration Services will open on Monday. However, he emphasized that stricter crowd-control measures will be implemented.
Key Changes to the Recruitment Process
- Multiple Screening Centers: Screening centers will be set up in every region, with up to 15 locations in Accra, to distribute applicants and reduce congestion.
- Limited Daily Intake: No screening center will host more than 1,000 applicants per day. 500 will be screened in the morning, and another 500 in the afternoon.
- Strict Time Slot Adherence: Applicants arriving outside their scheduled time slot will be automatically disqualified.
- Staggered National Schedule: The Police Service will complete its screening before the next agency begins, preventing simultaneous exercises at the same venue.
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu shared a social media post from the minister highlighting these changes. The minister emphasized that the new system is designed “to ensure an orderly, humane and efficient screening process.”
These reforms come after significant public pressure on the government to ensure safer recruitment processes. The scenes at El-Wak, where overwhelming crowds surged through narrow entry points, were deeply disturbing. The new measures aim to address these concerns and provide a safer environment for young Ghanaians seeking opportunities in the country's security agencies.
Applicants are advised to pay close attention to the scheduled time slots and screening locations to avoid disqualification. The government hopes these changes will prevent future tragedies and ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process for all.