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Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka

Also known as: Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak · Mr Muntaka Mubarak

Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka — Interior Minister and MP for Asawase, directing border security, drug policy, and vigilantism enforcement as of mid-2026.

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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has announced the immediate suspension of all registered firearm licences in Ghana as part of a sweeping reset of the country’s weapons ownership and control system. …

    Interior Minister suspends all active gun licenses in Ghana, orders fresh screening

  3. Joy Online

    … Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak announced during an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show that the government would formally brief the media on the next phase of firearms regulation. …

    Interior Ministry to publicly destroy seized weapons on July 9 as gun amnesty ends
  4. May 2026

  5. Joy Online

    … Mr Asiedu Nketia also disclosed that, despite the reshuffle, he advocated for Mr Iddrisu and Muntaka Mubarak to receive key appointments under President Mahama’s administration following the NDC’s return to power in the 2024 general elections.

    Political scientist downplays perceived tension between Haruna Iddrisu and Asiedu Nketia

  6. Joy Online

    … Nketiah said he advised President Mahama not to sideline experienced party figures such as Haruna Iddrisu and Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka in the formation of government. …

    NDC parliamentary leadership reshuffle secured 2024 election victory – Asiedua Nketiah

  7. The Chronicle

    … When we win, we will all enjoy,” he added.The changes eventually saw senior parliamentary figures including Haruna Iddrisu and Muntaka Mubarak stepping aside from their leadership positions to make way for a new parliamentary leadership team. …

    Mosquito elucidates why Haruna, Muntakah were ‘sacked’ in 2024

  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … Cassiel Ato Forson, with Muntaka Mubarak also moved from his position as Chief Whip. …

    Asiedu Nketiah explains why he reshuffled Haruna Iddrisu and Muntaka ahead of 2024 polls
Politics

Minister urges MMDCEs to strengthen local security early warning systems

The News

The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has charged MMDCEs to strengthen early warning systems and report emerging security threats before they escalate, noting that as heads of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Security Councils they are strategically positioned to identify potential threats and provide timely intelligence to regional and national security authorities. The directive comes during a training programme for the Greater Accra Regional Security Council and MMDCEs on the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168), which received presidential assent in March 2026 and provides a new legal framework for Ghana's security and intelligence architecture.

17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Minister urges MMDCEs to strengthen local security early warning systems

    The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has charged MMDCEs to strengthen early warning systems and report emerging security threats before they escalate, noting that as heads of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Security Councils they are strategically positioned to identify potential threats and provide timely intelligence to regional and national security authorities. The directive comes during a training programme for the Greater Accra Regional Security Council and MMDCEs on the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168), which received presidential assent in March 2026 and provides a new legal framework for Ghana's security and intelligence architecture.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Education investment must include materials and equal opportunity, says Asawase MP

    Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, MP for Asawase and Interior Minister, called for educational support to extend beyond infrastructure to include learning materials and environments that give all Ghanaian children equal opportunity to succeed regardless of economic, religious or social background. He distributed stationery and learning materials to pupils at schools in Asokore Mampong Municipality during a 'My First Day at School' programme.

    15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Interior Minister urges students to persevere for academic success

    Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, the Minister for the Interior, told schoolchildren to persevere in their academic pursuits, recounting his own rise from humble beginnings as the son of a local food seller to minister. He stressed that determination, discipline, and hard work, rather than luck, are the keys to achieving life goals and overcoming challenges.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Government plans mandatory drug tests for public sector job applicants

    The Interior Minister says the government is considering mandatory drug testing for public sector employment and will present an Information Paper to Cabinet on the proposal. This follows this year's security services recruitment, during which more than 6,000 of over 100,000 applicants were disqualified after screening, including more than 4,000 who tested positive for drugs.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Muntaka proposes mandatory drug tests for public sector job applicants

    Ghana's Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka says his Ministry is preparing a Cabinet policy paper to make drug testing mandatory for all public sector employment applicants. The proposal follows this year's security services recruitment exercise in which more than 100,000 applicants underwent medical screening, revealing high levels of drug use and mental health challenges among prospective recruits.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Interior Minister orders police to dismantle vigilante groups

    Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has directed the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts against vigilantism and dismantle self-defence groups formed by individuals, political parties, and traditional authorities, warning that such unauthorised forces pose a threat to Ghana's peace and security and violate the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. Interior Minister directs police to dismantle vigilante groups

    Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has directed the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to dismantle vigilante groups and prevent individuals and organisations from forming unauthorised security forces, citing the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act 2019 and warning that such groups pose a threat to national peace and security.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Interior Ministry orders police probe into detainee assault incident

    The Ministry of the Interior has condemned the assault of a person in police custody and directed the Inspector-General of Police to investigate how civilians accessed the detainee and which officers may have facilitated access. The Ministry stressed that arrested persons in state custody are entitled to legal protection, and has ordered identification and arrest of those who carried out the assault.

    13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 20 July

  1. KMA demolishes over 700 unauthorized structures at Asafo

    The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly demolished over 700 unauthorized structures around the Asafo Interchange and near the COCOBOD building and Takoradi Flour Mill, citing concerns over congestion, sanitation, public safety, and criminal activity. The operation, supervised by Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi and backed by armed forces and police, was intended to restore public space and improve the Central Business District environment.

    20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 10 July

  1. Two-day national cleaning exercise begins in seven regions

    A two-day National General Cleaning exercise is being launched in seven regions, with residents, security agencies and MMDAs working to desilt drains, clear refuse and sweep public spaces as part of Government's response to the June 29 floods that affected Accra and other parts of the country.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Ghana adopts intelligence-led systems to stop narcotic smuggling

    The Interior Minister announced that Ghana is implementing intelligence-driven border monitoring to prevent the country being used as a drug transit point, citing the Volta Region's 102 illegal crossings and supported by scanning equipment donations from the Netherlands and Singapore for deployment at major ports and border entry points.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Interior Ministry grants year-end moratorium for firearm licence compliance

    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 →

  2. Floods kill 29 across Ghana, six still missing

    The Interior Minister told Parliament that recent flooding across Greater Accra, Central, and Volta regions has killed 29 people with six still missing. The Central Region recorded 18 deaths and 58 house collapses a week before the June 29 Accra floods, which claimed 12 lives; Volta Region recorded four deaths.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. $350m cocaine seizure destroyed after court order, prosecution continues

    Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak disclosed that cocaine worth over $350 million, seized at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast in March 2025 and hidden in a tipper truck, has been destroyed following a court order. The destruction does not affect the ongoing prosecution of suspects, who remain before court with their next appearance pending a new date.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

  1. Government building eight new GIS regional offices for border security

    The Interior Minister announced the government is constructing eight new regional offices for the Ghana Immigration Service to enhance border security and operational efficiency, expected to be completed within six to ten months. The government is also procuring about 20 armoured vehicles and building 45 prefabricated accommodation units for immigration officers in the five northern regions.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Mahama, NACOC urge Ghanaian youth to abstain from drugs

    President John Dramani Mahama and the Narcotics Control Commission urged Ghana's youth to abstain from drugs at the 2026 World Drug Day commemoration in Accra, saying drug abuse would ruin their lives and families.

    1 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Education Minister orders dismissal for drug use on school campuses

    Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced a zero-tolerance policy on drug use in schools, directing the Ghana Education Service to impose the strongest possible disciplinary sanctions, including dismissal, on students found possessing or using illicit drugs. He also directed all schools to introduce a daily anti-drug affirmation and stressed that drug abuse is undermining learning and threatening the country's future human resource base.

    30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 29 June

  1. Heavy rains cause flooding, traffic halts on Accra–Kumasi highway

    Heavy rains have submerged sections of the Accra–Kumasi highway, bringing traffic to a complete standstill and leaving motorists stranded in long queues. Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak said rains would continue until midday and urged emergency and security services to prioritise personal safety and protection of lives and property.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. NACOC urges students to lead campus drug-abuse prevention campaigns

    The Narcotics Control Commission Director-General called on students to become ambassadors in the fight against drug abuse, urging them to champion awareness and prevention efforts on their campuses and use peer influence to prevent substance abuse among young people.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Anti-corruption campaigner calls for transparency on Tamakloe-Attionu's whereabouts

    Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has accused political actors of turning the controversy over former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe–Attionu's whereabouts into a political contest, urging transparency and accountability instead. The debate over whether Tamakloe–Attionu is serving her prison sentence has dragged on amid the Minority's continued questioning of the government's account, despite Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak's assurances that she is in custody.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. MP demands public records proof Sedina is in prison

    Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has called for the government to produce documentary evidence confirming that former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe–Attionu is serving her sentence in prison custody, arguing that no publicly available records have been presented despite the Interior Minister's assertions that she is under Ghana Prisons Service custody.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Interior Minister's Sedina explanation deepens questions on transparency

    MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has criticized Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak's explanation regarding the whereabouts of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, arguing that despite the minister's assurance she is in Ghana Prisons Service custody, the failure to disclose the specific facility and provide public documentation raises further questions about transparency and accountability.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Interior Minister denies special treatment for Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu

    Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has dismissed claims that former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is being held in a private residence or receiving preferential treatment, stating she remains in state custody under Ghana Prisons Service supervision. The minister declined to disclose her specific prison facility, citing safety concerns for high-profile inmates.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Deputy MP backs firearm licensing reforms, questions license withdrawal

    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 →

  2. Interior Ministry plans private-sector shooting ranges nationwide

    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 →

  3. Government engages chiefs to regulate firearms at cultural events

    The Interior Minister says the government is engaging traditional authorities to strictly regulate firearm use at cultural gatherings and outdooring ceremonies, ensuring only trained and authorised individuals handle weapons during these events to enhance public safety.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Interior Minister warns private security firms against carrying firearms

    Ghana's Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has stated that private security organisations are not permitted to carry firearms and announced enforcement action against companies that breach this regulation. He warned that individuals cannot use personally licenced firearms for private security operations and said the Ministry will intensify crackdowns on firms failing to comply with prescribed operational standards.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Ghana allocates land for refugee farming integration initiative

    The government has allocated approximately 10,000 hectares of land for Burkinabe asylum seekers to engage in farming through the Ghana Refugee Agriculture Project Support Programme, aimed at promoting self-reliance and reducing land competition with host communities. More than 10,000 asylum seekers from Burkina Faso have sought refuge in northern Ghana as of May 2025, fleeing armed conflict and climate-induced shocks.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Presidency to control siren eligibility for government vehicle users

    The Interior Minister announced that the Office of the President will determine which government appointees may use sirens on official vehicles, requiring applicants to demonstrate genuine need for official duties. President Mahama has instructed that unauthorised siren users be reported and that all requests be forwarded to his office for approval.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Interior Ministry tightens firearm licensing with mental health, drug tests

    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 →

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