Biometric Database Introduced to Screen Out Vigilante Connections- President Mahama
President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama has stated that a biometric database is being introduced to cross check personnel against national criminal and security intelligence records, automatically disqualifying applicants linked to political vigilante networks.
Addressing the nation on Wednesday of his first 120 days in office , President Mahama emphasized that introduction of the database aims to decentralize and depoliticize recruitments. Similar processes are underway across other security agencies, including the police fire service and prison services.
“We promised to commence investigative processes into security agencies to purge state security agencies of militia and vigilante elements and enhance professionalism.” President Mahama.
Mr. Mahama indicated, a board of inquiry has been established by the Ghana Armed Forces to investigate recent recruitment processes aiming to uncover discrepancies and implement corrective measures.
“Robust background checks are ongoing for all recruits and serving personnel, and mandatory ideological reorientation sessions are planned to reinforce military neutrality national unity and loyalty to the state and the Constitution.” President Mahama revealed.
