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In an important diplomatic engagement, the Colombian Ambassador to Ghana H.E. Daniel Garces Carabali paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at his office in Accra to discuss some key areas of collaboration. The meeting focused on pressing issues, including security, decongestion of Ghana’s prisons, prison reform programmes, training programmes, improving the welfare of prisoners and enhancing disaster management in the country. The courtesy call underscores the growing bilateral ties between Ghana and Colombia, building on previous engagements, such as the visit of the Colombian Vice President to Ghana in 2023. The meeting...

At a crucial meeting with Muslim Religious Leaders and Zongo Chiefs at the National Mosque Conference Room in Accra, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior called on the leaders to use their authority to support the security services to ensure peace and security in their communities. According to him, Muslim Religious Leaders and Chiefs are well respected for shaping the moral fabric in the Zongo communities and there is the need for a collaborative approach to peace-building in the country for the safety of all. On assumption of office, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has been engaging key stakeholders such...

In a call to action, the Hon. Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, met with Christian clerics in Accra to discuss the critical role they play in promoting peace and security and emphasized the need for a united front against any form of insecurity in the country.  He highlighted the alarming rate of chieftaincy disputes, vigilantism and land guard activities, citing 11 existing curfews across the country as of February 2025. He stressed the importance of addressing the root causes of the conflicts and promoting social cohesion.  The Minister outlined a three-pronged approach such as community-based initiatives to foster...

A delegation from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, led by the Ameer Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih called on the Minister of the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at the Ministry to commiserate with him on the demise of his mother, which occurred in February and also congratulated him on his appointment. Hon. Muntaka thanked the Ameer and his delegation for the gesture. He stated that, although his mother is no longer alive, the visit demonstrates that he has a supportive family that will advise and guide him to perform well and achieve the Ministry’s mandate. Hon. Muntaka outlined his plans, emphasizing...

The Ambassador of Turkey to Ghana, H.E. Hüseyin Güngör, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at his office in Accra. During the meeting, Hon. Muntaka expressed Ghana’s appreciation for Turkey’s support in various fields, including security and economic development. He also highlighted the Prison Agriculture Project, an initiative aimed at addressing the feeding crises within Ghana’s prisons. The Minister emphasised the importance of cooperation between the two nations in areas such as counter-terrorism, cyber security, and capacity building for security services. The Turkish Ambassador, H.E. Hüseyin Güngör reiterated Turkey’s commitment to strengthening...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, joined the Vice President, H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Minister for Defence Dr. Omane Boamah, and other Government officials to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the 28th February Christiansborg Crossroads Shooting incident at the Nationalism Park in Accra. This incident marked a pivotal moment in Ghana’s struggle for independence, as a group of ex-servicemen marched to the Christiansborg Castle to present a petition to the colonial authorities, only to be met with gunfire, resulting in the deaths of Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe, and Private Odartey Lamptey. The ceremony included a flag-raising...