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The Honourable Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohamed-Mubarak, visited the Ghana Immigration Service and the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons as part of his working tour. At the GIS headquarters, he commended the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mr. Kwame Asuah Takyi, and his team for their tireless efforts in securing Ghana’s borders. Hon. Muntaka also acknowledged the challenges faced by GIS, including logistical constraints, and assured them of Government’s commitment to retooling the Service to enhance their operations. At the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, the Hon. Minister called for collaboration and coordination among...

The Hon. Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, today reiterated Government’s commitment to promoting responsible gaming practices in Ghana during a working visit to the Gaming Commission of Ghana Headquarters. The Minister emphasized the need to strengthen the current regulatory framework governing the gaming industry in Ghana, ensuring that operators adhere to strict standards and guidelines. He noted that enhancing measures to prevent underage gaming and problem gaming, improving transparency and accountability in gaming operations, and ensuring fair revenue generation for the government will go a long way to improving and sanitising the gaming industry. The Minister pledged his...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called for peace and stability in the country, saying without peace there cannot be development. Speaking during a working visit to the National Peace Council in Accra, Hon. Muntaka noted that the peace and stability being enjoyed should be cherished and protected because they are the bedrock of every country’s development. The Minister commended the National Peace Council and underscored the critical role the Council plays in promoting peace, stability, and national cohesion in Ghana.  He emphasised the Council’s commitment to peace and nation-building through initiatives such as promoting inter-party...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Henry Quartey, welcomed the African Union Commission’s (AUC) Pre-Election Assessment Mission to Ghana at his office in Accra. Led by Hon. Lady Justice (Rtd.) Effie Owuor, Chair of the Panel of the Wise, the delegation is in the country to evaluate Ghana’s preparedness for the upcoming General Elections on December 7, 2024. Hon. Henry Quartey assured the team of Ghana’s readiness, highlighting Government’s efforts to ensure a free, fair, transparent, and peaceful electoral process. The Hon. Minister emphasised the importance of international collaboration in promoting democracy and stability in Africa, appreciating the AUC’s...

Ghana’s Minister of the Interior, Henry Quartey has emphasized the need for clear maritime boundaries to ensure peace and security in Africa. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the International Conference on Ocean Governance 2024 on the theme; Emerging Issues in Maritime Boundary Delimitation and Ocean Governance in Africa: Bringing Law, Policy, Science and Practice, Hon. Henry Quartey noted that the lack of defined maritime boundaries has led to overlapping territorial claims, challenges in resource management, and tensions between neighbouring states. He highlighted Ghana’s efforts in delimiting its maritime boundaries, including the launch of the National Integrated Maritime Strategy...