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Declaration of Friday, 3rd July 2026 as a Public Holiday

The general public is hereby informed that Wednesday, 1st July 2026, marks Republic Day, which is a Statutory Public Holiday. However, in view of the fact that 1st July 2026 falls on a Wednesday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has, by Executive Instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601), as amended, declared Friday, 3rd July 2026, as Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country. Signed MUNTAKA MOHAMMED-MUBARAK (MP) MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR Issued this day the 24th of June,...

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Suspension of Kantanka Security Services Limited Private Security Organisation Licence

The Ministry of the Interior has, with immediate effect, suspended the Private Security Organisation (PSO) operating licence for Kantanka Security Services Limited following reports of alleged use of unprescribed uniform, possession and use of firearms and ammunition by personnel of the company in the course of providing private security services on Sunday, 21st June, 2026, at Kwabenya in Accra. The decision was taken after preliminary investigations indicated possible violations of the Police Service (Private Security Organisations) Regulations, 1992 (L.I. 1571) which govern the operation of Private Security Organisations in Ghana. The usage of unprescribed uniforms, unauthorised possession and use...

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Imposition of Curfew in Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region

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 19, 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...

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Interior Minister Launches Probe Into Deadly Building Collapses

In a move to address what he called “failures of systems, processes, oversight and accountability,” Interior Minister, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has inaugurated an 13-member Committee of Inquiry at the Ministry of the Interior, tasked with unearthing the issues behind Ghana’s recent spate of deadly building collapses. “The collapse of a building is not merely a structural failure. It is often a failure of systems, processes, oversight and accountability. We owe it to the victims and future generations to ensure that the lessons from these incidents lead to meaningful reforms,” he stated. According to the Minister, the probe will examine...

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Lifting of Restriction on Motorbike use in Binduri Township and its Environs, Upper East Region

The Ministry of the Interior wishes to inform residents of Binduri Township and its environs in the Upper East Region that the restriction on the use of motorbikes imposed on April 28, 2026, has been lifted with immediate effect. Following a review of the security situation in the area, Government has decided to lift the restriction on motorbike use in Binduri Township and its environs. The Ministry commends Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, the Youth, and residents of Binduri and its environs for their cooperation, restraint, and support to the security agencies during the period of the restriction. The Government...

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Jordanian Delegation Calls on Interior Minister to Deepen Security Cooperation

A delegation from Jordan, led by Mr. Mo’ath Alzo’bi, Director of Political Affairs at the Office of His Royal Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, has paid a courtesy call on Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, to discuss areas of mutual cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration in key security areas, including counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and capacity building for security services. Hon. Muntaka welcomed the Jordanian delegation and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to fostering stronger partnerships with Jordan in the areas of security and intelligence cooperation. The Minister noted...

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