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The Ministry of the Interior has intensified efforts to enforce newly introduced regulations for Guidelines and Standards for the Importation, Retrofitting, Usage, and Decommissioning of Armoured Bullion Vehicles, by holding a sensitization and training programme for officers of the Ghana Police Service at the Police Headquarters in Accra. The training, which was facilitated with support from the Bank of Ghana, marks the transition from policy development to active nationwide enforcement. This follows the expiration of a 45-day compliance period in January 2026, for operators to regularise their fleet and operations, after which enforcement actions intensified. The guidelines and standards,...

Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has called for stronger political leadership and holistic management of weapons and ammunition to prevent the escalation of violent conflicts and extremism across the Gulf of Guinea and the broader West and Central African region. Delivering the keynote address at the Regional Dialogue on Weapons and Ammunition Management at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, the Deputy Minister emphasised the devastating impact of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition. “These illicit flows fuel armed violence, crime, insurgency, and insecurity, undermining governance,...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has presented 10 Nissan Navara Pickups to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), aimed at strengthening surveillance, improving rapid response, and enhancing the Commission’s overall operational capacity in the fight against organised crime. According to the Minister, Government has stepped up its support to the NACOC as part of a broader effort to strengthen national security, protect public health, and disrupt organised criminal networks and a resolve to build capable, responsive, and accountable security institutions. Hon. Muntaka noted that the vehicles would contribute to improving response times, enhancing operational capacity, and increasing...

Speaking at the maiden Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Kaptains of Industry Soirée & Awards Nite (KOISAN) in Accra, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, urged alumni to support KNUST so that it can be better than before. ‘We are here today because of KNUST. We are who we are today because of KNUST, and so we should try to give back and support the university to make it better,” he stated. The Hon. Minister, an alumnus, shared nostalgic memories of his school days and underscored the crucial role of partnerships between universities, alumni, and...

His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the need for a renewed collective commitment to address instability in the West African region, stating that the dangers of terrorism and extremism affect all countries and require a different approach. Speaking at the High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security in Accra, President Mahama condemned the attack on Niger and urged the countries to strengthen their existing framework and coordination, noting that threats do not respect borders. The conference, which brought together Heads of State, Ministers, Ambassadors, and Intelligence Chiefs from West Africa, aims to rebuild and deepen sub-regional...

His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the importance of discipline and professionalism in the Ghana Armed Forces, stating that these values are crucial in confronting security threats. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Ghana Armed Forces Cadets 2026, President Mahama urged the officers to uphold integrity, discipline, and professionalism to address security threats that could affect the country. The President expressed the government’s commitment to addressing the grievances of the Armed Forces, including addressing gratuities and prioritizing retooling. He announced plans for a helicopter, a sports complex, and 10,000 housing units over the next five years. He...