Accra, Ghana – The Ministry of the Interior, under the leadership of Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced significant progress in enhancing peace and security across Ghana. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House, the Minister detailed a range of achievements, including a drastic reduction in curfews from eleven to five, reflecting improved stability and dialogue in previously affected communities.
Alhaji Mohammed-Mubarak also highlighted legislative changes, noting the amendment of the Public Holidays Act to include an additional day for Eid-ul-Fitr and the restoration of July 1 as a national holiday, moves aimed at promoting inclusivity and historical recognition. The Ministry has also commenced the digitalization of sixteen core functions, including permit and license services, to streamline operations, reduce delays, and improve public access, transparency, and accountability.
In collaborative efforts, the Ministry, with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the Ghana Immigration Service, has repatriated 2,241 street beggars to their home countries, contributing to public order and supporting vulnerable populations. Further collaborations include a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Youth Development for Security Agency Internships and an impending agreement with the Ministry of Education for the Prisons Service to produce 20% of sanitary pads for the government’s Free Sanitary Pad initiative.
The Minister lauded the Ghana Police Service for sustained anti-illegal mining operations, the establishment of a 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, and breakthroughs in major cases, alongside successful intelligence-led anti-robbery operations nationwide. Prison reform initiatives by the Ghana Prisons Service include juvenile and secondary education programs for inmates, the completion of the Damongo Correctional Facility to reduce overcrowding, and a new digital literacy program for inmates, officers, and their dependents.
In the fight against drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Commission has seized 192kg of cocaine, 90kg of cannabis, and 17.9kg of gold bars. The National Disaster Management Organisation has enhanced disaster preparedness and response, attending to 332 emergencies and providing relief to over 11,524 victims.
Finally, Mohammed-Mubarak commended the National Identification Authority for registering over 18 million Ghanaians, clearing 600,000 registration backlogs, launching Prestige Registration Services, and installing enhanced security systems. The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring peace and security for all Ghanaians.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
