RANA petitions President Mahama over security recruitment fees, demands refunds for youth

The Rights Accountability Network Africa (RANA) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the recent security services recruitment exercise, warning that nearly 500,000 applicants paid fees for a highly limited number of positions. In a petition submitted on March 19, 2026, the advocacy group raised concerns about fairness and the financial strain placed on unemployed youth.

By Caleb Ahinakwah