… The Ministry of the Interior, together with the Ghana Police Service, presented GH₵15,000 in immediate cash assistance to each affected family at the police barracks annex. …
The Ministry of the Interior, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, has provided financial assistance of GH₵15,000 each to families affected by the recent fire outbreak at the Accra Central Police Barracks. …
… He commended the strong partnership between the Volta Regional Coordinating Council and the Ministry of the Interior, describing it as a major contributor to the peace and security currently enjoyed in the region. …
… He said the Ministry of the Interior was accelerating the digitisation of its services, including criminal background checks, firearm registration and other public services, to improve efficiency and accessibility. …
… Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, welcomed the Interior Minister and his delegation and reaffirmed the region’s commitment to collaborating with the Ministry of the Interior to sustain peace and security. …
… Mr Muntaka disclosed that the Ministry of the Interior continuously monitored conflict-prone areas across the country through a hotspot assessment system used to evaluate peace and security situations in the regions. …
A livestock market The Ministry of the Interior has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as holiday in commemoration of the Islamic Eid-Ul-Adha, as contained in a release authored by the Sector Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak. …
… He also assured that the Ministry of the Interior remains committed to supporting the Fire Police Unit through continued investment in training, logistics, and personnel development. …
The Interior Minister disclosed that NAIMOS has handed over illegal firearms seized during anti-galamsey operations to the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons for documentation and destruction. The Minister pledged that seized equipment including excavators would be handled transparently and according to due process, with details made publicly available.
The Interior Minister disclosed that NAIMOS has handed over illegal firearms seized during anti-galamsey operations to the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons for documentation and destruction. The Minister pledged that seized equipment including excavators would be handled transparently and according to due process, with details made publicly available.
Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited victims of a June 3 fire at Accra Central Market and adjoining police barracks annex, donating relief items including 100 mattresses, 300 blankets, 300 mosquito nets, 30 cartons of cooking oil and clothing. She called for a comprehensive assessment of the destruction and measures to prevent future incidents.
The Ministry of the Interior and Ghana Police Service have given GH₵15,000 to each family affected by a fire at Accra Central Police Barracks on June 3. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly also contributed GH₵120,000 to support ongoing relief efforts coordinated by the Interior Ministry and Police Service.
The Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has raised concerns about human trafficking and drug abuse undermining national security and jeopardising young people's futures. He made the remarks during a two-day working visit to the Volta Region to engage stakeholders and assess security challenges.
Ghana's Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has called on traditional and religious leaders in the Volta Region to support efforts to strengthen national security and combat irregular migration, citing concerns over undocumented border crossings and citizens facilitating illegal entry of foreigners. Security agencies have identified 102 unapproved inland crossing points in the region, and the Minister warned that foreign nationals acquiring Ghanaian passports through illegal means pose serious security risks.
The Minister of Interior is on a two-day working visit to the Volta Region to assess security operations and engage with stakeholders and security personnel. The Minister said periodic regional visits help government officials understand ground-level challenges and make informed decisions on policy and resource allocation.
The Interior Minister described the Volta Region as one of Ghana's most peaceful regions, attributing the achievement to collaboration among religious leaders, traditional authorities, security agencies and residents. He praised the cordial relationship between Christian and Muslim communities in the region as exemplary.
The NuGhana International Expat Center is preparing to launch the "AfroTango Platform" to help diasporans integrate in Ghana and across Africa by providing orientation, vetted service referrals, and community support. The organization has also submitted a proposal to President Mahama for a specialized Diaspora Protection and Human Capital Task Force to protect diasporans from fraud and exploitation while enabling the country to benefit from their expertise and investments.
The Ministry of the Interior has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as a public holiday to commemorate Eid-Ul-Adha, the Islamic festival on which Muslims sacrifice livestock and which commemorates Prophet Abraham's test of faith.
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.
Ghana's 2025 Bill replaces the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre with the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority, expanding its mandate to cover outward investment and AfCFTA obligations while introducing a reciprocal obligations framework for investors alongside existing guarantees.
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for a full-scale investigation into the Accra Carnival in Osu, describing events as "grossly indecent" and alleging state-sanctioned inappropriate behaviour. He questioned the role of Ghana Police Service and called for investigations into the potential involvement of the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts.
Armed men believed to be military personnel, accompanied by an excavator, demolished a mosque under construction in Adamukrom, Millennium City early on Tuesday morning, holding a couple at gunpoint during the operation. Residents say this is part of a pattern of intimidation linked to land disputes and have called for an investigation by the Inspector-General of Police and Ministry of the Interior.
Following an attack on a military patrol in Binduri, Upper East Region, that killed three civilians and seven attackers, the Ministry of the Interior imposed an immediate restriction on motorbike use in the area to maintain law and order and support ongoing security operations.