Charging GH¢200 from 500,000 security applicants exploits vulnerable youth – Manhyia South MP

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, says the government’s decision to charge applicants in the ongoing security services recruitment exercise risks exploiting the vulnerability of unemployed young people.


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