The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has assured citizens that Ghana is currently enjoying a safer and more peaceful atmosphere than it did last year, encouraging security stakeholders to consolidate these gains by backing operational tasks with the necessary resources.
Addressing regional authorities at the start of a three-day working tour of the Western Region, the Minister stressed that peace ought to be an everyday reality for ordinary citizens rather than a mere statistical metric.
Hon. Muntaka noted that while security hurdles remain, data on crime trends and localized hotspots reflect a clear trajectory of improvement—a milestone he attributed to the dedicated efforts under the leadership of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama.
During his courtesy call on the Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, and subsequent engagement with the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), the Interior Minister highlighted ongoing government initiatives aimed at re-equipping security personnel across the country. He indicated that the President has initiated comprehensive measures to retool the agencies, with logistical support already trickling down to the regional level and further enhancements planned for the coming year.
Underlining the administrative structure, Hon. Muntaka stated that regional ministers, acting as the President’s representatives and heads of their respective REGSECs, must be adequately empowered to execute their mandates efficiently.
“Our collective collaboration will require that we give you the necessary tools to enable you to be able to carry out the function effectively. And this is something that is on the focus of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama to ensure that we just don’t give people the task, but we give them what it requires them to be able to carry out those tasks,” he stated.
He further pointed out that his visit to the region was not merely ceremonial, explaining that inspecting challenges on the ground ensures that executive decisions made in Accra remain grounded in local realities.
In his remarks, the Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, observed that while the region benefits from vast natural resources, a sprawling coastline, and a welcoming populace, these features simultaneously generate distinct security pressures.
Hon. Nelson identified chieftaincy disputes, illegal mining activities, maritime concerns, and youth-related drug issues as the primary security challenges under active management in the region. He commended REGSEC and the local security forces for their persistent work in maintaining relative stability, adding that continuous effort is required to safeguard the region’s peace.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana