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Ghana and Hungary have reaffirmed their commitments to deepening their cordial and productive relationship during a courtesy call by the Hungarian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Támas Ferher to the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak at his office in Accra. A key focus of the discussions was technology transfer. Hon. Muntaka expressed keen interest in leveraging Hungary’s expertise  to strengthen prison management systems in the country. Both parties explored opportunities for collaboration to secure agricultural initiatives, particularly the Prison Agriculture Project, aimed at addressing feeding challenges within the Ghana Prisons Service, promoting self-sustainability and rehabilitation through agricultural productivity....

The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has urged the Ghana Prisons Service to focus on rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates, rather than just detention. He made this call at the Passing-Out Parade of Recruit Course 125 at the Prison Officers’ Training School in Accra. Hon. Okletey Terlabi emphasised Government’s commitment to transforming the Prisons Service into a modern, humane, and efficient institution. He highlighted key interventions by Government,  aimed at repositioning the Service, including expanding vocational training, educational programmes and enterprises that reinforces rehabilitation, reformation, and reintegration. The Deputy Minister disclosed that Government plans to...

Speaking at the Passing-Out Parade of Recruit Course 125 at Ankaful Prison Officers’ Training School in the Central Region, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has emphasized the need for correctional reform in Ghana, highlighting the government’s commitment to transforming the Prisons Service into a modern correctional facility that focuses on rehabilitation, reformation and reintegration. Hon. Muntaka noted that Government remains committed to expanding vocational training, educational programmes and productive inmate enterprises that reinforce rehabilitation, reformation and reintegration. He pointed out that correctional facilities must become centers of reform, not just detention. The Minister stated, ‘is not...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed, has charged the newly inaugurated 15-member Governing Board of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) with combating illicit drug trafficking in Ghana. Hon. Muntaka emphasised that illicit drug trafficking is a transnational organized crime that recognises no borders and has devastating consequences on society, especially the youth. He noted that the inauguration of the Board demonstrates Government’s commitment to openness, proficiency, and professionalism in the fight against illicit narcotics. The Minister urged the Board members to approach their duties with boldness, humility, and integrity, making decisions that reflect the highest standards...

The Minister of the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has inaugurated an 11-member Governing Board of the Gaming Commission of Ghana, tasking them to drive regulatory reform and promote responsible gaming practices. The Board’s mandate includes ensuring compliance with international best practices, tackling underage gambling and illegal operators and promoting staff capacity development. In his charge to the Board, Hon. Muntaka emphasised the importance of supporting the passage of the draft Legislative Instrument (LI) to enhance governance standards and build a robust and sustainable gaming industry. He noted that the current legal framework of the Gaming Act does not address...