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Use of IT can make security service recruitment smoother – Jerry Ahmed Shaib
Member of Parliament for Weija Gbawe and Second Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has called for the effective use of information technology to improve recruitment into Ghana’s security services.
He explained that if digital systems are properly used, the recruitment process for the police, fire, immigration and other security agencies will become smoother and more transparent.
Mr Shaib made the remarks while speaking as a guest speaker at the empower vault summit where he shared his personal story and encouraged the youth to pursue their goals with determination and courage.
According to him, young people must remain ambitious and curious, adding that failure should not discourage them from trying again.
He noted that the youth play a key role in national development and therefore must be empowered with opportunities and the right support.
The MP expressed concern about the high level of youth unemployment and the frustrations many young people face when they apply for recruitment into the security services.
Mr Shaib indicated that a large number of applicants are often disqualified without clear explanations, which creates doubt about the recruitment system.
He revealed that about 250,000 young people applied for recruitment into the security services, but only about 5,000 are expected to be selected.
According to him, the situation leaves many young people frustrated and uncertain about their future.
He therefore urged government to strengthen the use of technology in the recruitment process to make it more transparent and fair.
Mr Shaib called for stronger measures to empower young people through education, technology and employment opportunities.
He further urged government to implement its promise of a 24 hour economy, noting that it would help create more jobs for the youth.
The MP added that Ghana must also pay attention to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, which he believes will play a major role in the future of work and national development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Identification Authority has resumed the Ghana Card registration exercise for children between the ages of 6 and 14 in the Volta and Oti regions.
According to the Authority, the exercise begins on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority.
In a statement issued on May 4, the NIA said the exercise forms part of a nationwide campaign aimed at registering about 3.1 million children to strengthen Ghana’s national identity system.
The Authority explained that the Volta and Oti regions are the first areas selected for the phased national rollout, with each phase expected to last at least 21 days.
Registration teams are expected to move from school to school, covering both public and private institutions, to register eligible children.
The NIA said registration will take place daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
It added that children within the age bracket who are not in school can visit designated schools or registration centres in their communities to register.
According to the Authority, parents or guardians registering a child must present the child’s original birth certificate, valid Ghanaian passport or certificate of acquired citizenship.
Where these documents are unavailable, a parent, relative or legal guardian may complete an Oath of Identity form.
The NIA further explained that in cases where a child has no known relatives, two Social Welfare Officers may vouch for the child under oath.
Parents and guardians who have enrolled their children onto the National Health Insurance Scheme were encouraged to present the child’s NHIS card or number during registration.
The Authority stressed that persons presenting children for registration must be Ghanaian citizens, at least 18 years old, mentally sound and possess a valid Ghana Card.
The NIA also advised children who registered during the 2024 pilot phase but have not yet received their cards to visit their district offices for collection.
The Authority warned that providing false information or assisting in the registration of non-Ghanaians is a criminal offence punishable by law.
It reaffirmed its commitment to building a secure, reliable and inclusive national identity system for all Ghanaians.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Police in the Aburi District arrested 11 suspects for alleged possession of arms and ammunition without authority in connection with the Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute, the Command revealed on Monday.
Ten suspects were arrested on Sunday, May 3, at Adambrobe, Aburi.
Police identified them as Dawu Joseph, a farmer; Kwame Aboagye, a vulcanizer; Samuel Obeng, a taxi driver in Adambrobe; Owusu Paul, a member of the Adambrobe Asekyere family; Jerry John Kwame Atilla, a businessman in Sowutuom; and private security men Evans Dekadzor, Christian Atsu, Samuel Annan, Thomas Davidson, and Richard Agyeman.
The Aburi District Command retrieved five pump-action rifles, 23 live cartridges, one taser, six phones, and one body armor during the operation.
Police also impounded two vehicles used to transport the suspects: an unregistered Ford pickup and a Toyota Corolla with registration number GE 2560-19.
An additional suspect, Douglas Amoako Danquah, was arrested Monday, May 4, after being sighted in a procession within the area, police said.
The arrests are linked to the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Adambrobe.
Suspects are currently in police custody assisting in investigations.
The Eastern Regional Police Command assured the public of their continued commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Adambrobe and urge all parties to exercise restraint.
