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At the swearing in of the Governing Board of the Ghana Refugee Board (GRB), the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak emphasised the importance of the Board’s role in promoting the welfare and dignity of refugees in Ghana and called on the Board members to work tirelessly to ensure that refugees receive the protection and support they need. Hon. Muntaka noted that GRB manages over 20,000 registered refugees from about 40 countries, with the majority being from Burkina Faso. He urged the Board members to work as a united team, guided by the principles of transparency, accountability, professionalism,...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA). In his remarks, the Minister highlighted the urgent need for action, citing a troubling surge in gun-related incidents, particularly during traditional celebrations, funerals, and social gatherings, which have led to unnecessary loss of life. “These disturbing occurrences point to a dangerous trend which amplifies the increasing availability and misuse of small arms in our society,” he stated. Hon. Muntaka reiterated the need for deeper collaboration with civil society, traditional leaders, the media, and...

The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, hosted Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at his official residence in Accra, strengthening ties between the two nations. During the meeting, the two leaders reminisced about the long-standing relationship between Ghana and China, discussing areas of mutual interest and potential collaboration that could benefit both countries. The Minister and the Ambassador explored opportunities for cooperation in various fields, including security, infrastructure development, and capacity building, with the aim of enhancing the lives of citizens in both nations. The meeting underscored the commitment of both Ghana and China to fostering...

Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has tasked the new Ghana Prisons Service Council to drive transformation across Ghana’s prisons to align with Government’s commitment to rehabilitating and reforming prisons across the country. In his address, the Minister emphasised the Council’s critical role in driving modernisation efforts within the Ghana Prisons Service. He highlighted the Service’s strategic direction, which focuses on key areas such as staff and inmate welfare, agricultural expansion and mechanization, development of industries and an industrial hub, digitalization, wealth creation, and strategic partnerships for sustainability. Hon. Muntaka urged the Council members to leverage their expertise to provide strategic oversight,...

This morning, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, joined His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama for the inauguration of the Goldbord Task Force at the National Security Secretariat in Accra. The task force, comprising the National Security, Ghana Police Service and the Military, is tasked with enforcing laws to prevent the exploitation of Ghana’s natural resources and resetting the gold sector to ensure that the Goldbord fulfills its mandate. President Mahama called on Ghanaians to support the government in reversing the old trends in the gold business, enabling Ghanaians to take control of their natural resources and...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has stressed the critical role the Ghana Police Service plays in preventing and detecting crime in the country. Speaking at the passing-out parade of recruits of the Ghana Police Service, the Minister highlighted the importance of the Police Service in maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety. Hon. Muntaka congratulated the recruits who have completed their training at the National Police Training School in Accra and urged them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for human rights in their new roles. The Minister also emphasised the...