Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Minister of the Interior has called on the commanders of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to develop practical and sustainable solutions to service delivery. …
… ition led by the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building said it is not opposed to stricter gun control measures but strongly questions the preparedness of state institutions to carry out the directive issued by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak …
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on Regional and Sector Commanders of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to deepen collaboration and uphold professionalism in tackling emerging migration and national security challenges. …
… Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, emphasised that while law enforcement remains indispensable, sustainable solutions depend on values, responsible parenting, effective community leadership, and collective action. …
… The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, said the illicit drug trade continued to prey on vulnerable people, destroy families and undermine communities. …
The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that 25 communities across 18 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) were severely affected by Monday’s torrential rains, which left thousands of residents displaced and others dead or missing. …
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that 18 people lost their lives while 58 houses collapsed in the Central Region following torrential rains that battered parts of the region about two weeks ago, underscoring the growing human cost of extreme …
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, says the government will deploy the Ghana Armed Forces’ 48 Engineers Regiment to undertake emergency drainage clearance and support flood recovery operations following the recent downpour in parts of the country. …
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that 7,761 households were affected by Monday’s devastating floods that swept through parts of Greater Accra and other regions, leaving 12 people confirmed dead while seven others remain missing. …
The Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building has warned that the discovery of recruits in Ghana's security services presenting forged WASSCE results poses an existential threat to public safety. The think tank called for an overhaul of digital recruitment portals to include real-time credential verification with WAEC, rather than retrospective checks after training has begun.
The Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building has warned that the discovery of recruits in Ghana's security services presenting forged WASSCE results poses an existential threat to public safety. The think tank called for an overhaul of digital recruitment portals to include real-time credential verification with WAEC, rather than retrospective checks after training has begun.
Ghana's Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak told the Russian Ambassador that Ghana's democracy remains strong despite challenges, pointing to the country's history of peaceful transfers of power and attributing stability to Ghanaians' commitment to peace. The minister called for stronger bilateral cooperation with Russia in security, training, and other areas of mutual interest.
Ghana plans to replace manual roadside traffic checks with a digital system by September 2026 that will detect more than 47 traffic offences using cameras, handheld devices and radar systems, with evidence reviewed centrally before electronic notices are sent to offenders. The move aims to modernise enforcement and reduce direct interactions between motorists and police, following Ghana's record 2,949 road deaths in 2025.
The Accra Turf Club has appealed to President Mahama to intervene after armed men with bulldozers demolished facilities at the Accra Race Course on August 22, 2026, allegedly destroying horse stables, racing facilities, and removing horses and jockeys from the premises.
The Accra Turf Club has condemned the forceful entry and demolition of its Race Course at Borteyman on August 22 by about 200 armed men, accompanied by police officers and heavy-duty equipment, which resulted in the destruction of approximately 100 horse stables and the removal of horses and jockeys. The Club is appealing for urgent government intervention to protect its property and preserve Ghana's horse racing heritage.
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.
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak told a press conference that Ghana is much safer this year than 2025, praising security agencies for their sacrifices. He noted that curfews have been reduced to three communities from eleven, with Bawku's restrictions easing to allow motorbike movement as of Monday morning.
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.
Ghana's security agencies have seized about 19 kilogrammes of gold and restrained GH¢6.9 million and $440,000 in cash linked to suspected drug money-laundering activities, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak disclosed. The seizures are part of an intelligence-led government campaign targeting the financial networks supporting drug trafficking.
Ghana's Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has warned Ghana Police Service personnel to stop creating content on TikTok and other social media platforms while on duty, citing concerns that such videos undermine the service's integrity and professionalism. He also directed service commanders to prevent unauthorised recording and sharing of content involving recruits in training.
Ghana's Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has directed police personnel to stop creating content on TikTok and social media platforms while on duty, citing concerns that such behavior undermines the service's integrity and professionalism. He has also instructed Service Commanders to prevent the unauthorized recording and sharing of videos of recruits in training schools.
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has directed the Inspector-General of Police to take urgent action against individuals and groups forming private security forces, citing the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019. The Minister warned that such illegal groups have no place within Ghana's security architecture and noted an increasing trend of politicians, traditional leaders and others establishing private security outfits.
Firefighters in Ghana, including 15-year veteran Station Officer Abubakar Mohammed, worry about developing lung disease from smoke exposure without adequate equipment like breathing apparatus, yet occupational health concerns are rarely studied or discussed in the country.
The Interior Minister has ordered the Inspector-General of Police to investigate a breach of police custody in which an arrested person was accessed by civilians. The Minister directed police to identify any officers who facilitated or permitted the breach, take disciplinary action against those found culpable, and arrest and investigate the civilians allegedly involved.
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development has called for investigations into unresolved electoral violence cases from the 2020 and 2024 general elections, arguing that lasting peace requires justice for victims and accountability for perpetrators. A CDD-Ghana official warned that without investigation and accountability, affected families risk retaliation during future election periods.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for an end to selective justice and political retaliation, saying MPs are being investigated after making parliamentary contributions and that the opposition opposes the unequal application of the law.
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, says his relationship with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak remains strong despite recent reshuffling decisions. He stated that his public comments about the reshuffle were truthful and clarified there is no personal hostility between them, noting he continues to communicate regularly with both ministers.
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah defended his leadership style, saying difficult decisions cannot be avoided even if they cause short-term hurt, and justified publicly explaining the controversial reshuffling of the party's parliamentary leadership that replaced Haruna Iddrisu as Minority Leader with Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
At a Tijjania Islamic faith celebration in the Bono East Region, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak advised Ghanaians not to allow partisan politics, religion, or tradition to divide the nation, emphasizing that peace and treating one another as siblings is essential for national development.
The Ministry of the Interior has inaugurated a new Audit Committee to strengthen accountability, safeguard public funds and enhance corporate governance. The Interior Minister said the committee would ensure sound financial management, transparency and compliance with public financial management regulations.
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations on Migration in Ghana (CCMG) has called on the government to decentralise migration governance by empowering metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies to manage migration-related issues within their jurisdictions, arguing that migration activities play out largely at the local level rather than nationally.
The Interior Minister has announced that the government will offer police recruitment opportunities to families who lost relatives in a police shooting at Sefwi Sayerano in the Western North Region, and pledged to construct a police station in the community. The shooting on July 7 killed three people when armed police opened fire during an operation to arrest a suspected drug dealer.
The Interior Minister announced that biometric verification of the Ghana Card is now the mandatory standard for identity verification in Ghana, replacing visual inspection and photocopying. The requirement was introduced under Legislative Instrument 2523 and came into force on June 9, 2026, with the aim of protecting personal data, strengthening the national identification system, and reducing identity theft and fraud.
The government has given banks, telecommunications companies, hospitals, schools, insurance firms and other institutions until November 2, 2026, to stop requesting photocopies of Ghana Cards and adopt biometric authentication through the National Identification Authority's Identity Verification System. The new regulations are intended to reduce identity theft and protect personal data by making biometric verification the standard method for identity confirmation.
The Interior Minister announced implementation of the National Identity Register (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, making biometric verification compulsory for confirming Ghana Card holder identity. Organisations must use the National Identification Authority's biometric verification system or approved match-on-card devices, and are prohibited from retaining photocopies or scanned images; non-compliance could result in financial penalties or suspension of access to the Identity Verification System Platform.
Ghana's Interior Ministry has recovered 73 assets linked to persons involved in drug trafficking through intensified anti-narcotics operations, the Interior Minister disclosed during a Vice Presidential visit. The ministry has enhanced its anti-drug enforcement capacity with additional logistics including about 20 operational vehicles to support investigations targeting drug networks.
The Ministry of the Interior has revised the curfew hours for communities in Nkwanta South Municipality, Oti Region, to run daily from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., effective July 13, 2026, replacing the previous 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. restriction imposed on June 19, 2026. The ban on possession of arms, ammunition and offensive weapons in the affected communities remains in force, with warning of arrest and prosecution for violators.
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited the Ministry of the Interior to call for increased public education on government policies and stronger public confidence in Ghana's security services, arguing that public understanding and trust are essential for effective law enforcement and national development.
Ghana's Interior Ministry has recovered 73 assets linked to drug trafficking, crediting improved law enforcement logistics and a dedicated narcotics court. The ministry also highlighted reforms including the recently passed Community Service Act aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and supporting offender rehabilitation.