Author: Savio

His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has assured the Governing Council of the Ghana Immigration Service that government stands firmly behind efforts to retool and modernize the Service. The pledge came during a courtesy call at Jubilee House by the Council, led by Interior Minister Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak. The meeting was to formally introduce Council members, brief the President on governance reforms, and seek his guidance. President Mahama praised GIS as “the first point of entry into Ghana” and “a symbol of our complete sovereignty.” He commended the Council’s innovation in launching Project SECOBOR, )Secure Our Borders), an initiative...

The Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM) has convened a Ghana National Senior Level Strategic Dialogue in Accra to strengthen collaboration on preventing violent extremism and enhancing stability in Northern regions vulnerable to emerging threats. Delivering the keynote address, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, described Ghana as a beacon of peace in the sub-region, stressing that stability does not occur by accident but requires deliberate action. The Minister underscored the need for strong collaboration, timely and strategic interventions, and improved service delivery to address underlying vulnerabilities. While acknowledging Ghana’s relative stability, Hon. Muntaka warned that the country...

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...