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“I’ve Told the Youth of Winneba Not to Go for the Medical Screening”—Afenyo Markin Raises Concerns.
Alexander Afenyo-Markin has sparked public discussion after raising concerns about the ongoing recruitment process for Ghana’s security services.
The Minority Leader questioned aspects of the process, particularly the medical screening stage that applicants are required to complete after passing earlier phases of recruitment.
Speaking on the matter, the Effutu Member of Parliament said he has advised young people in his constituency in Winneba to be cautious before paying for the medical examination required in the process.
According to him, several applicants are being asked to pay for medical tests after progressing through the earlier stages. He said this has raised serious concerns, especially following reports that some candidates who successfully complete the medical screening are later disqualified.
Because of these issues, he revealed that he has already spoken directly to the youth in his area to caution them about the situation.
“I’ve told the youth of Winneba not to go for the medical screening because it’s a scam,” he stated, explaining that he does not want them to risk losing money if the process does not guarantee a fair opportunity.
His remarks have quickly drawn widespread attention as thousands of young people across Ghana continue to participate in recruitment exercises for the country’s security services, including the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces.
For many applicants, progressing through each stage of the recruitment process represents a major opportunity to secure stable employment and serve the nation.
However, Hon. Afenyo-Markin believes the medical screening stage has become a troubling part of the exercise. He emphasized that he has strongly advised his constituents not to pay any fees related to the medical tests.
According to him, there have been instances where applicants who paid for the examinations and even passed were later removed from the recruitment list.
His comments have sparked conversations online and within communities, as many young people now weigh whether to proceed with the screening or wait for further clarification.
Supporters of the Minority Leader say his warning reflects concern for the welfare of young people who may lose money unnecessarily. They argue that public officials have a responsibility to speak up when they believe a process may not be transparent.
Others, however, say the statement has created uncertainty for applicants who have already invested time and effort into earlier stages of the recruitment process and are now unsure about their next steps.
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“I’ve told the youth of Winneba not to go for the medical screening because it’s a scam.”
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) March 16, 2026
—Minority Leader, Hon. Afenyo Markin, has reiterated his concerns about the ongoing security service recruitment process, calling it a scam.
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