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Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak

Also known as: Mr Muntaka · Sector Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak · Mr Mohammed-Mubarak · Hon. Muntaka · Mr Mubarak · Mr. Mohammed-Mubarak · Minister Muntaka · Mr Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak · Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak · Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak · Interior Minister Muntaka · MrMuntaka Mohammed-Mubarak

Interior Minister promoting regional security coordination, intelligence-led policing, and West African border management collaboration.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The recent disclosure by the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, that Ghana spends approximately GH¢40 million annually on feeding prison inmates has reignited discussions about the sustainability of funding public institutions. …

    Beyond prison feeding budgets: Turning a national challenge into a food security opportunity
  3. Joy Online

    The Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has expressed worry about the country’s borders, especially the Ghana-Togo border along the Volta Region. …

    Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak expresses concern about Ghana’s porous borders
  4. Joy Online

    … The support was announced by Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, during a visit by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Friday, June 5, to assess the extent of damage caused by the incident. …

    Gov’t, Police give GH₵15,000 to each family affected by Accra Police Barracks Fire
  5. Joy Online

    The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has visited the scene of the devastating fire outbreak at the Police Barracks opposite the Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters in Accra Central, where he assessed the extent of the damage and assured affected familie …

    Interior Minister visits Accra Central Police Barracks fire scene, promises relief for displaced families
  6. The Chronicle

    … Minister Muntaka and IGP Yohuno having a brief discussion Making the appeal through The Chronicle, the IGP said about 100 (One hundred) of the affected families are currently being sheltered in two large conference rooms at the Accra Regional Police Headquarters, while 40 (forty) …

    IGP Yohuno Seeks Urgent Shelter For Police Fire Victims
  7. Joy Online

    The Paramount Chief of the Aflao Traditional Area and President of the Aflao Traditional Council, Togbui Adzonugaga Amenya Fiti V, has strongly challenged recent claims by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak regarding the existence of more than 100 alleged illegal entry ro …

    Aflao Paramount Chief rejects Interior Minister’s claims on ‘illegal routes’, defends border communities
  8. Joy Online

    The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, says the government has assured swift intervention following last night’s fire outbreak at the Accra Central Police Station in Tudu that destroyed accommodation for 42 officers, leaving over 140 personnel and their families …

    Accra Central Police fire outbreak leaves over 140 personnel and their families homeless
  9. Joy Online

    The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to immediately secure temporary accommodation for police officers affected by the fire outbreak at the Accra Central Police Barrack, near Tudu, as emergency arrangements ar …

    IGP tasked to secure immediate accommodation for officers affected by Tudu fire outbreak
  10. Joy Online

    Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, has commended security agencies operating along the Aflao border for their dedication and sacrifices in safeguarding the country. …

    Interior Minister commends border security agencies, pledges support to address challenges
  11. Daily Guide

    The Interior Minister and Volta Regional Minister with Security officers The Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has raised concerns over the growing threats of human trafficking and drug abuse in parts of the country, wa …

    Interior Minister Raises Alarm On Human Trafficking, Drug Abuse

Thursday 22 October

  1. VP demands due process in Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse allegations

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for due process in investigations into sexual abuse allegations against Obuasi Senior High Technical School Headmaster Zakaria Abdulai, describing the matter as serious and of concern to all.

    22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Ga Mantse commends Interior Minister's security promotion efforts

    King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II commended Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak during a courtesy call at his residence, where they discussed national security and cooperation between the Ministry and traditional authorities to promote peace and security across Ghana.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Ghana Prisons Service seeks increased CSR funding for inmate rehabilitation

    Following an Auditor-General's report highlighting persistent reintegration challenges and high recidivism among discharged inmates, the Ghana Prisons Service Director General told Parliament that inadequate funding is the main obstacle to executing the service's mandate of rehabilitation and reintegration across 45 facilities. The service is proposing increased budgetary allocation, including a 1% CSR allocation, to address rehabilitation shortcomings.

    21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Two GIS officers given November 7 deadline to refund unearned salaries

    Two Ghana Immigration Service officers received unearned salaries totalling up to GH¢57,006 and have been ordered to refund by November 7, 2026; the ministry plans to hold authorising officials financially responsible if the money is not recovered, and will introduce new HR software to prevent similar errors.

    21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Former NDC MP calls for disqualification of school headmaster from race

    Former NDC MP Peter Kwakye Ackah has called on the NDC party to disqualify Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, from contesting the chairmanship of the NDC in the Juaben constituency. Abdulai is accused of sexually abusing about 16 students at the school; the Ghana Education Service has interdicted him and a police complaint has been filed.

    17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. President Mahama says Ghana safer due to security interventions

    President Mahama stated that Ghana is safer today than before, citing security improvements under IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, a reduction in unresolved murders, and increased road safety. He commended the police administration at the commissioning of an 85-bed ward facility at the Police Hospital.

    15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. President Mahama commissions 85-bed ward at Police Hospital

    President Mahama on October 13, 2026 commissioned a new 85-bed ultra-modern ward at the Police Hospital in Accra, completed fourteen months after IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno cut sod. The four-storey facility features fully-fitted wards, modern medical equipment, and enhanced emergency services to address capacity pressures at the hospital.

    15 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. President Mahama commends police for reducing crime, announces investments

    President John Dramani Mahama has praised the Inspector-General of Police for reducing murder cases and highway robberies, and announced plans to allocate GH¢300 million for 250 new police apartments and GH¢200 million to complete the Police Hospital expansion project in the 2027 Budget.

    14 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Mahama commissions 85-bed ward at Ghana Police Hospital

    President John Dramani Mahama commissioned an 85-bed ward at the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra during the Golden Jubilee celebration, stating that Ghana is safer today than before, citing reduced highway robbery and unresolved murder cases as evidence of improved security.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama commissions 85-bed ward complex at Police Hospital

    President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned an 85-bed ward complex at the Police Hospital in Accra, named after Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno. The facility, completed as part of the Police Hospital's Golden Jubilee celebration, is equipped with ultramodern healthcare facilities and is intended to enhance the hospital's capacity to serve police personnel and the wider public.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. CSA Ghana calls for stronger cybersecurity collaboration during NCSAM 2026

    The Cyber Security Authority marked its fifth anniversary by opening the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme of securing Ghana's digital finance ecosystem, with the CSA Director-General urging financial institutions and government agencies to move beyond broad commitments to information-sharing and embed coordinated cyber defence in their daily operations.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Interior minister urges regional focus in security implementation

    Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak called on regional and local authorities to adopt an intelligence-led approach to security management under the new Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026, emphasizing that national security must be built at regional, district and community levels rather than from Accra alone.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Jinapor questions government's ability to probe drug exports

    Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has questioned whether existing government and security institutions can adequately investigate major narcotics consignments allegedly passing through Ghana undetected. He argued for an independent parliamentary inquiry after the rejection of a Minority motion seeking a bipartisan committee to examine port security, customs, and border enforcement roles following the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine from a container shipped from Ghana.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. West Africa deepens cooperation on cross-border security

    Ghana's Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has called for stronger West African coordination and collaboration to combat transnational organised crime, improve border management and migration, through coordinated efforts, infrastructure and logistics. A regional workshop in Accra is bringing together representatives from Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Togo under the EU-funded SHIFT project to share experiences and adopt best practices in border management.

    23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Ghana Fire Service receives new tenders to improve emergency response

    The Ghana National Fire Service has commissioned new fire tenders and equipment to strengthen emergency response capacity and address increasingly complex fire risks driven by urbanisation, industrialisation, and emerging technologies. Chief Fire Officer Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong stated the additions will enhance operational capabilities, improve response times, and enable personnel to save lives and protect properties more effectively.

    22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 20 September

  1. NACOC needs more personnel to fight drug trafficking

    Vice Chairman of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee Peter Lanchene Toobu says Ghana must significantly increase personnel available to the Narcotics Control Commission to effectively combat growing drug trafficking networks, noting that the agency's workforce is below 2,000 and requires specialised training alongside modern technology and equipment.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Security leaks by personnel eroding foreign partners' trust in Ghana

    Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has warned that allegations of security personnel aiding criminal networks are damaging Ghana's relationship with international partners, who are becoming reluctant to share sensitive intelligence due to concerns that information might be compromised by insiders within Ghana's security services.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. September 21, 2026 declared public holiday for Founder's Day

    Ghana's Ministry of the Interior has reminded the public that Monday, September 21, 2026, will be observed as a statutory public holiday to mark Founder's Day nationwide.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Forged certificates found in Ghana security service recruitment

    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.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Interior Minister assures Russian envoy of Ghana's democratic strength

    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.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Ghana to introduce digital traffic enforcement system by September 2026

    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.

    26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Interior Minister presents 33-seater bus to Ghana Prisons Service

    Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has presented a 33-seater Eicher bus to the Ghana Prisons Service on behalf of President Mahama, fulfilling a commitment made during the commissioning of Damongo Camp Prison to enhance the service's transportation capacity and operational activities.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Accra Turf Club appeals to Mahama over race course demolition

    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.

    25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Accra Turf Club condemns Race Course demolition, seeks government intervention

    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.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Interior Ministry launches TraffiTech for automated traffic violation enforcement

    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 →

  4. Interior Minister says Ghana much safer this year than 2025

    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.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Interior Minister Muntaka accounts for security measures

    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 →

  2. Gold, cash seized in drug-trafficking money laundering operations

    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.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Interior Minister cautions police against social media use on duty

    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.

    24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 21 August

  1. Interior Minister bans police social media content while on duty

    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.

    21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

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