Security analyst Andrews Asiedu Tetteh has challenged statements by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, asserting that Ghana is currently enjoying a safer and more peaceful atmosphere than it did last year, describing the claims as not entirely accurate.
He maintained that the Minister must provide further and better particulars alongside a specific timeframe to substantiate such an assertion.
Addressing regional authorities at the start of a three-day working tour of the Western Region, the Interior 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 localised hotspots reflect a clear trajectory of improvement—a milestone he attributed to dedicated efforts under the leadership of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama.
Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Mr Tetteh acknowledged that although minor strides have been made, public safety falls short of what citizens expect and require.
“The Minister ought to have provided a clear timeframe to support his assertion. Without specific data and periods, I can only address the issue broadly. I do not know which safety and security benchmarks he was referencing. While we commend the ongoing initiatives, the reality of crime prevention remains deeply concerning, particularly regarding the sharp rise in missing persons. Reports of kidnappings were once rare in Ghana, but we are now witnessing them with alarming frequency, alongside a disturbing number of people who simply vanish,” Mr Tetteh stated.
He further noted that armed robbery and the illicit drug trade, particularly in urban ghettos, have escalated, leaving residents in several communities fearful of stepping out at night.
“I cannot accept the Minister’s assessment. He needs to provide detailed evidence explaining how he arrived at the conclusion that Ghana is safer. Meanwhile, the country is gaining an unfortunate notoriety for romance scams, cybercrime, cocaine trafficking, and other serious offences,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
