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The Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, has described drug abuse and illicit trafficking as a growing national security and public health crisis, warning that organized crime continues to evolve and destroy communities across the world. Delivering government’s statement to mark the 2026 World Drug Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Accra, Hon. Debrah said the menace has become a public health issue that directly undermines the people and must be protected. The Chief of Staff said government views drug abuse as a national threat and remains resolute in tackling it through enforcement by security services, public...

The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has imposed Curfew on the following communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region from 5: 00 pm to 6: 00 am with effect from Friday, June 26, 2026: 1. Keri 1. Abrewanko 2. Abrewanko junction 3. Nyambo 4. Nyambo junction 5. Shari 6. Kromase 7. Power 8. Nyakoma 9. Odomi11. Bonakye and Nkwanta Government urges Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them, as well as...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has charged officers of the Ghana National Fire Service to fully embrace and support the Automated Fire Safety Compliance System (AFCAS), describing digitalization as the only path to a modern, efficient and accountable fire service. AFCAS, launched in February, replaces manual, fragmented fire safety processes with a digital platform for real-time compliance tracking, inspection coordination, and certification. The system enables the GNFS to identify high-risk facilities early, reduce turnaround times, and introduce full digital traceability to inspections and approvals. Addressing Strategic Management Committee members, Regional Fire Commanders and personnel drawn from...

The leadership of the All Nigerian Community in Ghana, led by its President, Chief Dr Bayo Asaolu, met with the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at his office in Accra to discuss some key issues and explore areas for closer collaboration with the Ministry on security, welfare, and bilateral cooperation. Welcoming the group, Hon. Muntaka described Ghana and Nigeria as “one people divided only by geographical boundaries,” stressing the historic, cultural, and economic bonds that tie the two nations together. “Our doors remain open,” the Minister assured the delegation, adding that the concerns raised would be looked...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has urged Regional Ministers to take more action in safeguarding Ghana’s security, stressing that the country can no longer rely on outdated approaches in the face of evolving security threats. Speaking at the National Security Reform Programme training in Accra for Regional Ministers under the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168), the Minister said the new law provides a clear legal framework to strengthen coordination, accountability and intelligence-led decision-making across the country. The Minister explained that Act 1168 clarifies the responsibilities of Regional Ministers by empowering them to chair...