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Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi

Also known as: Mr Terlabi · Hon. Terlabi · Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi · Mr. Terlabi · Mr Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi

Deputy Interior Minister who addresses cybersecurity, border security, armed bullion vehicles, gun amnesty and bilateral relations.

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August 2026
12 AugJoy Online
… Mr Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, Deputy Minister for the Interior, described the donation as a generous gesture of friendship at a time when countries across the world continued to face the devastating effects of natural and human-induced disasters. …
UAE donates relief items worth over GH¢12m to June 29 flood victims
5 AugJoy Online
… Receiving the items on behalf of the Ministry of the Interior, Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Terlabi commended the Chamber and its member companies for supporting affected families during a difficult period. …
Ghana Chamber of Mines donates GH¢2m relief items to NADMO to support flood victims
July 2026
28 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Mr Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, said an estimated 1,100 people died from drowning annually in Ghana, representing about three deaths each day, with children and young adults being the most affected. …
Drowning a neglected public health threat – WHO
27 JulJoy Online
… Government commitment Representing the Government of Ghana, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Mr Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Egypt. …
Egypt, Ghana to sign seven MoUs to deepen bilateral cooperation
25 JulJoy Online
… Speaking on behalf of the government at Egypt’s 74th National Day celebration in Accra, Deputy Minister for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, said the longstanding relationship between Ghana and Egypt is based on a shared history and mutual cooperation. …
Ghana seeks stronger economic partnership with Egypt ahead of 70 years of diplomatic relations
24 JulThe Chronicle
… Speaking on behalf of the Government, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, revealed that Ghana records an estimated 1,100 drowning deaths annually, representing about three lives every day, with children and young adults among the most affected. …
WHO intervenes in ever increasing cases of drowning deaths
9 JulJoy Online
Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, has called for the urgent passage of the Legislative Instrument (LI) to operationalise the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019). …
Interior Ministry pushes for full implementation of Ghana’s drug law
June 2026
24 JunJoy Online
Deputy Minister for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has disclosed that more than 4,000 firearms have been surrendered nationwide under the government’s Gun Amnesty Programme, with about half of them set to be destroyed. …
Over 2,000 firearms to be destroyed under Gun Amnesty Programme – Deputy Interior Minister
17 JunThe Chronicle
… Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has officially commissioned three apprenticeship and skills development centers at Kpong, Akuse, and Odumase. …
Terlabi launches vocational skills centres to tackle youth unemployment
8 JunJoy Online
… He stated that despite campaign promises by the Member of Parliament, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, no major construction work has commenced. …
Akuse residents demand urgent rehabilitation of Akuse–Asutuare road

Society

CSA Ghana calls for stronger cybersecurity collaboration during NCSAM 2026

The News

The Cyber Security Authority marked its fifth anniversary by opening the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme of securing Ghana's digital finance ecosystem, with the CSA Director-General urging financial institutions and government agencies to move beyond broad commitments to information-sharing and embed coordinated cyber defence in their daily operations.

6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

CSA Ghana calls for stronger cybersecurity collaboration during NCSAM 2026
The Cyber Security Authority marked its fifth anniversary by opening the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme of securing Ghana's digital finance ecosystem, with the CSA Director-General urging financial institutions and government agencies to move beyond broad commitments to information-sharing and embed coordinated cyber defence in their daily operations.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

Deputy Interior Minister urges joint action against Ghana's cybercrime
Ghana's Deputy Minister for the Interior called on security agencies, government institutions, businesses and the public to collaborate in combating cybercrime and protecting the digital financial ecosystem, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity to national security and recommending intelligence-sharing, stronger digital-forensics capabilities and better coordination in investigations.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

West Africa mining security requires locally adapted strategies
At the West Africa Mining Security Conference in Accra, speakers warned that security strategies developed elsewhere cannot be simply transplanted into West Africa's mining sector without accounting for local political, economic and community realities. Deputy Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi argued that successful approaches should be adapted to local circumstances, noting that security challenges vary substantially between countries and mining districts.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

EU launches security project to counter terrorism and arms trafficking
Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi launched the "EU for a Secure Ghana" project on 23rd September 2026 to strengthen Ghana's response to violent extremism, terrorism, organised crime and illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons, while upholding human rights and the rule of law.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

Interior Ministry warns unlicensed bullion vehicle retrofitters of sanctions
Ghana's Interior Ministry has warned vehicle retrofitting companies against converting vehicles into Armoured Bullion Vehicles without proper permits and approvals, with potential sanctions including revocation of operating licences. The warning follows the rollout of new guidelines and standards for ABVs on December 4, 2025, prompted by armed attacks on Cash-in-Transit vehicles between 2021 and 2023 that caused loss of life and cash.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 26 August

Interior Minister presents 33-seater bus to Ghana Prisons Service
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has presented a 33-seater Eicher bus to the Ghana Prisons Service on behalf of President Mahama, fulfilling a commitment made during the commissioning of Damongo Camp Prison to enhance the service's transportation capacity and operational activities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

Ban on unauthorised siren use enforcement to intensify with digital system
Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has warned motorists using unauthorised sirens to stop immediately or risk device removal by police. The government plans to intensify enforcement through a digital traffic system with cameras to capture siren offences, leading to fines or licence suspension.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

Interior Ministry calls for stricter armoured bullion vehicle enforcement
Ghana's Deputy Minister for the Interior has urged strict compliance with guidelines governing the importation, retrofitting, use and decommissioning of Armoured Bullion Vehicles, stressing that regulation must cover the entire lifecycle of vehicles to safeguard public safety and national security.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

NACSA attends West Africa Border Security Week in Accra
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) is participating in the 2026 West Africa Border Security Week at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, a three-day sub-regional forum bringing together border management authorities, government security institutions and technology providers to discuss emerging approaches to border security and management under the theme "Intelligent Border Management: Balancing Security, Trade, and Mobility in a Digital Age."
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

Deputy Interior Minister praises Civil Service Week exhibition
Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi commended the 2026 Civil Service Week celebration at an exhibition held at Accra Sports Stadium, describing it as an important platform to showcase the Civil Service's contribution to Ghana's development and highlight government achievements across ministries and departments.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UAE donates GH¢12m relief items for June 29 flood victims
The United Arab Emirates has donated relief items valued at more than GH₵12 million to support communities affected by the June 29 floods in Ghana, including food, rice, water, blankets and sleeping mattresses. The items were procured locally and are being distributed to the nearly 90,000 displaced people and close to 80,000 affected households.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

Ghana Chamber of Mines donates GH¢2m relief to flood victims
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has donated relief items worth GH¢2 million to NADMO to support victims of recent floods across the country. The donation included mattresses, bed sheets, rice, wellington boots, hand gloves and beverages, with the Deputy Interior Minister commending the Chamber and its member companies for supporting affected families.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

WHO launches PROTECT framework to reduce global drowning deaths
The World Health Organisation has unveiled the PROTECT technical package, a global policy framework built on seven evidence-based strategies to guide governments and stakeholders in preventing drowning. WHO notes that about 300,000 people die from drowning globally each year, with over 90 per cent of deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries, particularly among children under five and people under 30.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 27 July

Egypt, Ghana to sign seven MoUs on education and technology
Egypt plans to sign seven Memoranda of Understanding with Ghana covering education, technology, pharmaceuticals, cybersecurity, and cultural heritage restoration to deepen bilateral cooperation. The agreements are part of preparations to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations next year and include plans to revive the Ghana-Egypt Joint Commission, which has not met for about three decades.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Ghana seeks stronger economic ties with Egypt before 70-year milestone
Ghana has called for closer economic cooperation with Egypt as the two countries prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi highlighted Egyptian companies' contributions to Ghana's economy and expressed commitment to expanding private-sector collaboration.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

WHO launches drowning prevention framework in Ghana
The World Health Organisation has launched its PROTECT Technical Package for Drowning Prevention in Accra ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day, a global policy framework to help countries reduce drowning deaths, which claim an estimated 300,000 lives annually. The initiative brings together government, development partners, academia and civil society to strengthen policies and systems around water safety, addressing what WHO calls a neglected but preventable public health challenge.
24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 9 July

Deputy Interior Minister urges drug law implementation
Ghana's Deputy Minister for the Interior has called for the urgent passage of a Legislative Instrument to operationalise the Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020, saying the country must move beyond policy commitments to treat drug use as a public health and human rights issue rather than a criminal matter.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

Ghana destroys 2,000 firearms from amnesty program
Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi disclosed that over 4,000 firearms have been surrendered under the government's Gun Amnesty Programme, with about 2,000 to be destroyed. The remaining firearms will be retained for owners seeking to regularise their ownership through legal processes, as part of efforts to reduce illegal weapons proliferation.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

MP launches three vocational skills centres in Lower Manya Krobo
The Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo Constituency has commissioned three apprenticeship and skills development centers at Kpong, Akuse, and Odumase, equipped with dressmaking and knitting facilities to support young people who have completed vocational training but lack capital to start independent businesses. The initiative followed observations that many recipients of sewing machines distributed the previous year struggled to put the equipment to productive use due to lack of capital and workspace.
17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 8 June

Akuse residents demand full tarring of deteriorated 30-year-old road
Residents of Akuse in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality are calling for government to fully tar the Akuse–Asutuare road, which has been in poor condition for over 30 years. While heavy-duty equipment is reshaping portions of the road under the District Road Improvement Programme, residents say this is only a temporary fix and want complete rehabilitation.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

50 officers graduate as first retrained Fire Police batch
The Ghana National Fire Service has graduated 50 officers as the first batch of retrained Fire Police Officers following a three-week intensive training programme at the Fire Academy and Training School in Accra, conducted to the standards of the Ghana Armed Forces Military Police. The Fire Police Unit, established in 1992, is responsible for maintaining discipline within the Service, enforcing internal regulations, investigating complaints, securing fire service installations, and managing traffic and crowds at emergency scenes.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

UK Fire Aid donates tender and equipment to Ghana National Fire Service
The Ghana National Fire Service received a fire tender and firefighting equipment from Fire Aid UK at a ceremony at Accra International Airport, attended by Ghana's Deputy Minister for the Interior and senior GNFS officials. The donation is intended to enhance the GNFS's operational capacity and emergency response capability nationwide.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

President Mahama commends MP Terlabi for police command upgrade
President Mahama and Krobo residents have commended Lower Manya Krobo MP Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi for facilitating the upgrade of Odumase Krobo Police Command to divisional status, with the facility developed through refurbishment of a former community centre. The President also commissioned the Divisional Police Headquarters at Laasi in Krobo Odumase, intended to strengthen security infrastructure across the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →