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The Ministry of the Interior, under the leadership of Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has outlined notable strides made in enhancing peace and security in Ghana. In a statement delivered by the Minister at the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House in Accra, Hon. Muntaka noted that the Ministry has achieved significant milestones in various areas such as the drastic reduction of curfews in the country from 11 to 5, reflecting improved security and dialogue, and restoring normalcy in previously affected communities. He added that the Ministry has spearheaded the amendment of the Public Holidays Act to include an extra day...

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...

In a speech delivered at the General Meeting of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs at Dodowa, Hon. Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohamed-Mubarak, appealed to chiefs and queen mothers in the country to support the security services in disbanding vigilantism and land guard activities, which pose significant threats to national security. He stressed the vital role traditional leaders play in maintaining peace and security in Ghana, which cannot be overstated, and therefore they should be encouraged to support the security services. The Minister noted the need for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to address chieftaincy disputes, which have...

The seven-member committee setup to investigate the recent violence that erupted in Chereponi and parts of the Saboba Districts between the Anufor and Konkombas has presented its report to the Minister for the Interior in Accra.   The Committee, set-up and inaugurated by the Minister for the Interior, Mr. Ambrose Dery, on 10th January, 2019 in Tamale, following renewed violent clashes between the two ethnic groups, was to identify the remote and immediate causes of the 1st January, 2019 conflict between the Anufors and Konkombas. It was also to delve into any matter incidental to the conflict; and make...