Also known as: the Interior Ministry
Interior Ministry — oversees internal security, law enforcement, firearm licensing, and traffic enforcement in Ghana.
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We have taken notice of a statement originating from the Interior Ministry about an assault that took place within the Police Headquarters on Wednesday, and the condemnation of the offence. …
Tolerance’s Nosedive PlungeJoy Online
… Dr Doke also called for stronger coordination between the Defence Ministry, the Interior Ministry, the National Security Secretariat and other security institutions in tackling the country’s internal security challenges. …
Security in Northern Ghana must be a top priority for new Defence Minister – Security analystJoy Online
… He said the directive had been brought to the attention of lawmakers following a request from the Interior Ministry. …
No sirens or police escorts without approval, Speaker Bagbin tells MPsJoy Online
The Interior Ministry has softened its sweeping suspension of firearm licences, granting existing gun owners until the end of the year to comply with new requirements, including mandatory training, mental health assessments and drug tests. …
Interior Ministry eases firearm licence suspension, grants year-end moratorium for training and mental health checksJoy Online
… They warned that the lack of clarity could undermine public trust, especially following a recent gun amnesty programme led by the Interior Ministry and the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, which saw thousands of weapons voluntarily surrendered or regularised. …
CSOs raise alarm over revocation of civilian firearm licences, warn of administrative gaps in implementationJoy Online
… The Interior Ministry has also indicated that thousands of households were affected as emergency agencies continue rescue, relief and recovery operations. …
Dissolve Stan Dogbe flood task force now! — Afenyo-Markin tells governmentJoy Online
The Interior Ministry has begun moves to disarm private security guards who use firearms acquired through personal permits, describing the practice as an abuse of Ghana’s gun licensing regime. …
Interior Ministry moves to disarm private security guards using personal gun permitsJoy Online
Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Kofi Amankwa-Manu, has thrown his support behind the Interior Ministry’s new firearm licensing reforms. …
Amankwa-Manu backs new firearm licensing reforms but questions license withdrawalJoy Online
… READ ALSO: Interior ministry overhauls firearm licensing system, introduces mental health and drug tests for applicants The proposed initiative forms part of broader government efforts to strengthen firearms regulation, enhance public safety, and ensure that licensed gun owners m …
Interior Ministry to partner private sector to establish shooting ranges nationwideJoy Online
The Interior Ministry has introduced sweeping changes to its firearm licensing regime, with the Ministry requiring mandatory mental health assessments, drug screening and structured training as part of a new effort to tighten gun control and improve public safety. …
Interior ministry overhauls firearm licensing system, introduces mental health and drug tests for applicantsIMANI Africa and the Ministry of Local Government discussed reforms on sanitation, local revenue mobilisation, urban mobility and market redevelopment in a September 2026 engagement. The proposals include reorganising waste collection in Greater Accra into three operational blocks with transfer stations and a two-bin household waste separation system.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa and the Ministry of Local Government discussed reforms on sanitation, local revenue mobilisation, urban mobility and market redevelopment in a September 2026 engagement. The proposals include reorganising waste collection in Greater Accra into three operational blocks with transfer stations and a two-bin household waste separation system.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for a full-scale investigation into major narcotics seizures involving consignments allegedly linked to Ghana, claiming more than $1 billion worth of drugs has been intercepted in less than two years. He notes that while the Interior Minister indicated government officials were complicit, no officials have been named or prosecuted.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for urgent government action on drug trafficking, warning that Ghana risks becoming a "cocaine coast" if authorities fail to address growing narcotics consignments linked to the country. He has demanded a full-scale inquiry involving multiple ministries and agencies and questioned whether officials should be held accountable.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga has proposed allowing Aayalolo buses to temporarily use a lane on the less congested side of major roads during peak hours (6–9 am) to reduce travel delays and increase patronage, arguing that the existing permanent dedicated-route approach has not worked well.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana has called on Muslims and Ghanaians to respond to religious provocation with restraint rather than insults or violence, citing recent tensions involving an imam's arrest over calls for violence against those insulting Prophet Mohammed, a pastor's arrest for derogatory comments about the Prophet, and a viral video showing a man assaulting a handcuffed pastor at Ghana Police Service headquarters.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's automated traffic enforcement system TraffiTech will enable police to track motorists who repeatedly commit road offences within a 24-month period. Repeat offenders could face arrest, prosecution, licence revocation, and a one-year driving ban, with the fifth offence triggering arrest and Motor Court prosecution rather than a fine.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Ministry has introduced TraffiTech-GH, a technology-driven system using surveillance cameras and monitoring devices on major roads to detect traffic violations and automatically send electronic notices to offenders' phones with penalty details. Motorists who fail to pay fines will be traced by security agencies and may be arrested.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for the Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak appeared on the government's Accountability Series to outline measures to strengthen Ghana's internal security and improve public safety, addressing performance of institutions under the Interior Ministry and issues of security, law enforcement, disaster management, and the fight against illicit drugs.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has eased restrictions on motorbike riding in Bawku Municipality and surrounding areas in the Upper East Region, allowing both men and women to ride between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily from August 25. The decision follows a review by the Interior Minister on the advice of the National Security Council; a curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and a ban on possession of arms and ammunition remain in force.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Ministry has condemned an incident at the Police Headquarters in which a suspect in custody was slapped by a civilian, and directed the Inspector General of Police to investigate how the civilian gained access. The Ministry also condemned incendiary religious statements that preceded the assault, emphasizing that no religious allegation justifies violence and that suspects in police custody are protected by the state.
14 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Daily Guide editorial expresses concern over an assault at Police Headquarters involving religious animosity, warning that selective application of the law and unverified claims about the suspect's political connections threaten national harmony and public trust.
14 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Security analyst Dr Victor Doke has called on newly assigned Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to make northern Ghana security his immediate priority, stressing the need to strengthen border protection, improve intelligence capabilities, and deepen collaboration among security agencies to combat violent extremism.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Bagbin has directed MPs and Parliamentary staff to comply with a Cabinet directive requiring written authorization from the Interior Minister before using sirens or police escort services. The Ghana Police Service has been mandated to remove unauthorised sirens and discontinue unauthorised police escort services, with legal action where necessary.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Ministry has eased its suspension of firearm licences, allowing existing gun owners until year-end to comply with new requirements including mandatory training, mental health assessments and drug tests, rather than forcing immediate re-registration. The concession comes as the government cited citizen hardship from flooding as a reason to delay the implementation.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society organisations have backed the government's decision to revoke or suspend all civilian firearm licences but raised concerns over implementation, citing risks of confusion, logistical bottlenecks, and legal uncertainty. The coalition questioned whether state institutions are prepared to execute the directive, including the practical execution, processing centres, cost of compliance, and capacity of institutions involved.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has demanded the immediate dissolution of the seven-member presidential task force chaired by Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe, arguing that Monday's devastating floods in Accra that claimed at least 12 lives demonstrate the committee's failure to deliver meaningful interventions despite more than a year of operation. The opposition has also called for a full parliamentary investigation into the task force's activities and an urgent public health response to prevent disease outbreaks.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Ministry is moving to disarm private security guards who acquired firearms through personal permits, which the minister describes as an abuse of the gun licensing regime. Private security companies have exploited a loophole in outdated laws—the Police Act of 1970 and 1992 regulations—to arm personnel, despite having no legal mandate to carry firearms.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Ranking Member Kofi Amankwa-Manu supports the Interior Ministry's new firearm licensing reforms requiring mental health assessments, drug screening and firearms training, but questions the government's decision to withdraw existing licences, proposing integration into the annual renewal system instead.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Ministry will partner with the private sector to establish shooting ranges across Ghana to promote responsible firearm ownership and improve weapons handling standards. Currently, Ghana has only one recognised shooting range at Tesano in Accra, and expanding access would enable licensed gun owners to undergo regular training.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Ministry has overhauled its firearm licensing system to require mandatory mental health assessments, drug screening, and structured training before applicants can obtain or renew gun licenses. Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak announced the reforms as a effort to close gaps in the current system and improve public safety.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Ministry will publicly destroy all seized weapons on July 9 as the country's gun amnesty programme concludes. The government is introducing stricter firearm licensing conditions, including mandatory mental health assessments, drug testing, and shooting range training, following concerns over misuse of legally registered weapons.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament resumes sitting on 21 May, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. Lawmakers are expected to deliberate on major bills and policy reforms across transport, energy, justice, security, and governance.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament reconvened on Thursday, May 21, with a legislative agenda covering transport (Maritime and Related Offences Bill, Road Traffic Regulations), energy (National Petroleum Authority review, private sector electricity distribution participation, Nuclear Power Corporation Bill 2026, Renewable Energy Authority establishment), security, justice, and governance reforms, according to the Majority Chief Whip.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A military convoy escorting 140 civilians came under fire in Binduri on Monday, killing three civilians and seven assailants, according to the Ghana Armed Forces. The attack is linked to a longstanding ethnic dispute in the Bawku area that has claimed more than 300 lives since 2021.
29 April 2026 · Daily Guide →