At the maiden edition of the Government of Ghana Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House in Accra, Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka presented a detailed update on the Ministry’s progress.
Here are ten highlights from his address, as shared on his official Facebook page:
1. Enhanced national security
The Ministry has reduced curfew-imposed areas from 11 to 5, reflecting improved peacebuilding efforts and effective community engagement in previously tense regions.
2. Legislative milestones
The Public Holidays Act was amended to include an additional day for Eid-ul-Fitr and restore July 1st as a national holiday, promoting inclusivity and national unity.
3. Digital transformation
Sixteen core functions, including permit and license services, have been digitalized to improve transparency, speed up processes, and expand public access to essential services.
4. Humanitarian action
In collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the Ghana Immigration Service, 2,241 street beggars were repatriated, enhancing public order and supporting vulnerable populations.
5. Youth empowerment
An MoU with the Ministry of Youth Development has created internship opportunities within security agencies, and another upcoming MoU with the Ministry of Education will allow Ghana Prisons to produce 20% of sanitary pads for the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative.
6. Police achievements
The Ghana Police Service has intensified anti-illegal mining operations, launched intelligence-led anti-robbery campaigns across regions, established a 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, and made major breakthroughs in high-profile criminal investigations.
7. Prison reforms
Rehabilitation efforts include the launch of juvenile and secondary education programs, a digital literacy initiative for inmates and officers, and the completion of the Damongo Correctional Facility to ease congestion.
8. Combating narcotics
The Narcotics Control Commission disrupted major drug trafficking activities, seizing 192kg of cocaine, 90kg of cannabis, and 17.9kg of gold bars.
9. Disaster management
NADMO responded to 332 emergencies, conducted field assessments, and supported over 11,524 victims with relief items, strengthening Ghana’s resilience to disasters.
10. National identification progress
The NIA has registered over 18 million Ghanaians, cleared a backlog of 600,000 registrations, launched Prestige Registration Services, and introduced advanced security infrastructure to protect national identity data.
According to Muntaka, these efforts represent the Ministry’s firm contribution to the Reset Ghana Agenda championed by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, affirming their dedication to peace, security, and national service.
