The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for the abolition of artificial intelligence-based aptitude tests used in the ongoing recruitment into Ghana’s security services, citing challenges faced by many applicants.
Speaking on the floor of the Parliament, he indicated that the Minority caucus and several other lawmakers have received numerous complaints from constituents who were disqualified during the recruitment process after encountering difficulties with the online testing system.
He urged the government to review the current arrangement to make the recruitment process more accessible, particularly for applicants with limited digital skills.
The Effutu lawmaker noted that while the introduction of technology in recruitment could be beneficial, the system should be adjusted to accommodate candidates who are not well-versed in information technology.
He suggested that applicants should be allowed to write the aptitude test manually if necessary.
Alexander Afenyo-Markin explained that many applicants from rural communities struggle to navigate the online platform, which puts them at a disadvantage during the recruitment process.
He also pointed out that several applicants are compelled to visit internet cafés and spend money to complete the tests, only to face technical challenges that prevent them from successfully submitting their responses.
The Minority Leader emphasized that the matter should not be politicised but treated as a systemic challenge that requires urgent attention from the appropriate ministry.
He therefore appealed to the government to review the AI-based testing system to ensure that recruitment into the country’s security services remains fair and accessible to all qualified applicants.
