Accra — The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to refund GH¢113 million in fees to applicants who were disqualified in the recent security service recruitment exercise, describing the failed process as a national embarrassment.
According to the Minority, thousands of Ghanaians paid application fees in good faith, only to be disqualified due to alleged administrative errors and systemic failures during the recruitment. They argued that the government has a moral and legal obligation to reimburse the affected applicants.
“This is money that citizens worked hard to earn, yet it has been wasted because of incompetence,” a Minority spokesperson said. “The government must refund all GH¢113 million to restore public trust.”
The call comes amid growing public outrage, as social media platforms have been flooded with complaints from applicants frustrated over lack of transparency, missing documentation, and conflicting announcements about the recruitment results.
The Minority also urged the government to review the recruitment process to prevent future fiascos and ensure that application exercises are transparent, fair, and properly managed.
Political analysts say the controversy could have serious repercussions for the government, especially among young people seeking employment in the security sector, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and administrative reforms.
For now, applicants continue to demand answers, while the Minority pressures the government to act swiftly to refund fees and restore confidence in national recruitment processes.
