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The Ministry of the Interior has inaugurated a new Audit Committee as part of Government’s commitment to strengthen accountability, protect the public purse and enhance corporate governance in public institutions. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak commended the outgoing Audit Committee for its “selfless dedication” and credited it for the Ministry’s strong record on financial discipline. “I wish to express my sincerest gratitude to the outgoing chairman, Mr. Richard Ntim and members of the previous Committee for your selfless dedication in ensuring the effectiveness of the Ministry’s Audit Committee,” the...

Ghana and Egypt will next year mark 70 years of diplomatic relations, with the Government of Ghana calling for a stronger economic partnership to deepen trade, investment and people-to-people ties between the two countries. Speaking on behalf of the Government at the 74th National Day celebration of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Accra, Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, stated that Ghana-Egypt relationship is anchored on shared history, Pan-African ideals and mutual respect. Honouring a Historic Foundation Hon. Terlabi paid tribute to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and President Gamal Abdel Nasser, noting that their vision...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has announced the implementation of the National Identity Register (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2523), aimed at strengthening Ghana’s national identification system and enhancing the protection of citizens’ personal data. Speaking at a press conference at the Information Services Department in Accra, the Minister explained that the Regulations make biometric verification the mandatory method for confirming the identity of Ghana Card holders, replacing the previous practice of relying on visual inspection or photocopies of the card. Hon. Muntaka noted that the Regulations, signed on 2nd March 2026, gazetted on 27th March 2026...

H. E. the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, paid a working visit to the Ministry of the Interior as part of her ongoing tour of government ministries. The visit is designed to bridge the communication gap between the Presidency, an indication that the Presidency is accessible and committed to working closely with all sectors of government. Welcomed by Staff and Heads of Agencies, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang commended the Ministry for its punctuality and dedication. She observed that the Ministry of the Interior occupies a unique position in national life because it is directly responsible...