The Ghana Armed Forces has launched its largest recruitment drive in years, with plans to enlist 12,000 new personnel over the next three years, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
Deputy Defence Minister Brogya Genfi, announcing the plan, said the recruitment will be fair, transparent and accessible to all Ghanaians.
“In line with the President and Commander in Chief John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to affordability and fairness, the cost of recruitment forms has been reduced by more than 40 percent compared to the last exercise,” he said.
The ministry has also decentralised the process, with recruitment centres in every region to give all qualified applicants an equal chance to join the forces.
Mr Genfi cautioned the public against fraudulent schemes, stressing that entry into the Armed Forces is not for sale. “Any individual or syndicate involved in fraudulent recruitment schemes will be dealt with without mercy,” he warned.
He further noted that the process will not take place on social media, but only through official government and military channels. Details of qualifications, procedures and application centres will be published in newspapers, on radio and television, and on the Defence Ministry and Armed Forces websites in the coming days.
“All qualified applicants must be medically fit and prepared for the demands of military life. We are building a force that reflects the strength, discipline and unity of Ghana,” the Deputy Minister added.
