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Ministry of the Interior

Ministry of the Interior — government ministry overseeing police, fire service, security operations, and relief coordination in Ghana.

2026-04-282026-06-15
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  1. May 2026

  2. Business & Financial Times

    … It mandates the Ministry of the Interior to enact subsidiary legislation specifying the categories of investors eligible for Ghanaian citizenship, with qualifying investment in designated sectors as the primary criterion. …

    The dawn of a new era
  3. April 2026

  4. Joy Online

    … He specifically called for investigations into the possible involvement or complicity of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, along with their affiliated agencies. …

    Ntim Fordjour demands probe into ‘indecent’ scenes at Accra Carnival

  5. Joy Online

    … The development has heightened tensions in the area, with community members calling on the Inspector-General of Police and the Ministry of the Interior to intervene and launch a full-scale investigation into the incident. …

    Couple held at gunpoint as armed men demolish mosque at Millennium City

  6. Joy Online

    The Ministry of the Interior has imposed an immediate restriction on the use of motorbikes in Binduri and surrounding communities in the Upper East Region following a security incident involving an attack on a military patrol team. …

    Interior Minister restricts motorbike use in Binduri after attack on military escort
Politics

Interior Minister pledges transparency on galamsey equipment seizures

The News

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.

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12 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 12 June

  1. Interior Minister pledges transparency on galamsey equipment seizures

    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.

    12 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 5 June

  1. Vice President donates relief items to Accra market fire victims

    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.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government, police provide aid after Accra barracks fire

    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.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Interior Minister warns of human trafficking, drug abuse threats

    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.

    3 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Interior Minister urges Volta chiefs to combat irregular migration

    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.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Interior Minister visits Volta Region to assess security, engage stakeholders

    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.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Interior Minister praises Volta Region's peace and interfaith unity

    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.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. NuGhana Expat Center launches platform to support diasporans in Africa

    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.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 18 May

  1. Ghana declares May 27, 2026 holiday for Eid-Ul-Adha

    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.

    18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. 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 →

Monday 4 May

  1. Ghana replaces investment promotion centre with new authority

    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.

    4 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. MP demands investigation into Accra Carnival indecent scenes

    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.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Armed men demolish mosque under construction in Gomoa East

    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.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Interior Ministry restricts motorbikes in Binduri after military escort attack

    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.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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