Author: Savio

The Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Wael Fathy, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak at his office in Accra, to strengthen bilateral ties with a focus on security sector collaboration. The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to review the longstanding historical relations between Ghana and Egypt and explore practical ways to enhance cooperation in areas such as border security, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and capacity building. The two sides discussed potential collaboration in intelligence sharing, police training, migration management, and countering emerging threats such as cybercrime. Hon. Muntaka highlighted the deep historical...

Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, called on Muslims in Ghana to maintain unity and uphold the principles of Islam. During a courtesy call by the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah delegation, who came to wish him a successful Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, the Minister stressed that Islam is a peaceful religion that promotes unity and dialogue. Hon. Muntaka noted that Muslims should be guided by the teachings of Prophet Mohammed and use constructive dialogue to address concerns. He wished the Muslim community Eid Mubarak and assured them that his Ministry will continue to ensure peace, security and stability in...

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has commended Ghana for its efforts in developing a Migration Policy and effective migration management. Madam Fatou Ndiaye, Head of the IOM Mission in Ghana, made the commendation during a visit to the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at his office in Accra. Madam Ndiaye noted that Ghana is leading by example in migration management, emphasising that migration issues require collaborative efforts. She thanked the Ministry for its support and partnership with IOM. Hon. Muntaka expressed gratitude for IOM’s long-standing cooperation and assured the organisation that the Ministry will continue to...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, received a high-level delegation from Burkina Faso, led by the Minister of Transport and Territorial Administration, Hon. Emile Zerbo, in a warm reception at his office in Accra yesterday. The Burkinabe delegation, including the country’s Ambassador to Ghana, visited Ghana for engagements with government officials and to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. During their meeting, the two Ministers discussed ways to enhance collaboration, recalling the strong historical ties between Ghana and Burkina Faso. Hon. Muntaka expressed gratitude for Burkina Faso’s support during Ghana’s times of need, particularly when some Ghanaians...

At the dispersal ceremony to officially end the rescue mission of the collapse of the Experimental School at Accra Newtown, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, called on Ghanaians to adhere to safety warnings and report unsafe structures to the appropriate authorities. Hon. Terlabi’s visit was also to assess the extent of damage, oversee ongoing operations, and commiserate with affected families following reports of fatalities and survivors trapped under the rubble. Speaking at the scene, the Deputy Minister expressed concern over the incident, which has so far claimed at least three lives, with several others...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has lauded the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for a notable reduction in violent crimes, particularly armed robbery, during the Department’s WASSA 2025 celebration held at the CID Headquarters. Speaking at the event, the Minister highlighted a 5.1% decrease in armed robbery cases, which totalled 1,142 for the period under review compared to the previous year. He added that highway robbery saw an even sharper drop, falling from 312 to 228 cases, thanks to targeted operations along major transport corridors. “The overall crime situation has shown a considerable improvement in recent times,...