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The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has handed over twenty (20) Nissan Navara pickup vehicles to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to enhance its operational efficiency and mobility across the country. In his remarks, the Minister stated that the vehicles were intended to aid the Service in the effective discharge of its duties, particularly in enhancing mobility and operational response. He emphasised the need for accountability in the use of the vehicles and urged officers to ensure they are used strictly for official purposes. Hon. Muntaka reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strengthening the capacity of the security agencies...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on the Muslim Community in Ho, Volta Region, to exercise restraint and use established channels to resolve issues surrounding the appointment and installation of an Imam for the Ho Central Mosque. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation of Chiefs, Elders, and Imams from the Muslim Community in his office in Accra, Hon. Muntaka emphasized that Islam is a peaceful religion and urged all parties to prioritize peace and use appropriate channels to address their grievances. The meeting was prompted by the closure of the Ho Central Mosque due...

The Charge d’Affairs of the United States Embassy in Ghana, H.E. Rolf Olson, has met with Interior Minister, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, to discuss strengthening collaboration on security issues. The meeting focused on addressing criminal behaviour, cybercrime, and enhancing law enforcement capabilities. The Charge d’Affairs expressed gratitude for the Minister’s collaboration, citing the importance of consistency and upholding the rule of law. Hon. Muntaka thanked the US Embassy for its cooperation and assured Ghana’s commitment to working closely with the Embassy to combat security challenges. The two sides also discussed plans for continued training for law enforcement officers, with the...

Delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Centre for Migration Studies (CMS) 20th celebration, Interior Minister Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak called for a balanced and humane approach to migration governance, emphasising the need to harmonise national security imperatives with the human dimensions of migration. The celebration is to commemorate 20 years of research, policy engagement and leadership in migration studies under the theme, “The Realities of Free Movement in Africa: Governance Norms and Social Transformation.” The Minister acknowledged that CMS’s extensive body of research on migration has significantly enhanced his understanding of the human aspects of migration, particularly...