President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to prioritize athletes in the recruitment process for Ghana’s security services if elected back into office.
The move, he believes, will offer young sports talents access to the resources and structure needed to further their careers while serving the nation.
Speaking at a recent engagement, Mahama said he has instructed the Minister of Interior to give sportsmen and women special consideration during security service enlistments.
“In the past, when we brought sportspeople into the security services, it gave them the opportunity and the equipment and the facilities to train and improve themselves,” he explained.
According to the president, this initiative would benefit young athletes, especially those finishing senior high school, by offering them meaningful career paths in institutions like the police, immigration, fire service, and prisons.
Mahama also called for the revival of the long-dormant Security Services Sports Association (SESSA) Games, a once-popular tournament that saw agencies like the police and fire service compete in various sports.
“We must reintroduce the SESSA games. Let the security services compete amongst themselves,” he emphasized, adding that it could serve as a scouting ground for national teams.
He concluded with a firm pledge to support the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and other sports authorities: “We’ll do everything we can to support you in the work you are doing.”
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