Author: Savio

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...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed–Mubarak, has commended the National Centre for Coordination of Early Warning and Response Mechanism (NCCRM) for its vital contributions to national security and peacebuilding during a familiarisation visit to the Minister. The engagement, held at the Ministry, highlighted the importance of early warning systems in preventing conflicts and addressing emerging threats beyond traditional notions of security. In his remarks, the Minister praised the NCCRM’s publications as a very useful tool for stakeholders and policymakers. He emphasised that the absence of war does not necessarily equate to peace, underscoring the need for proactive...