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14 Apr•3 min read
Asiedu Nketia rejects tribalism claims, defends merit-based appointments
Summary
Asiedu Nketia denies tribalism in NDC appointments - but are merit-based choices enough to ensure fair representation?
Asiedu Nketia, NDC National Chairman, is addressing claims of tribalism within the party's appointments. He insists that competence and national interest guide the NDC, but what does this mean for regional balance?
22 May•2 min read
I recommended Haruna and Muntaka for ministerial roles - Asiedu Nketia
Summary
Asiedu Nketia says his advice to Mahama led to key appointments - but why were these particular figures so important?
Asiedu Nketia claims he advised President Mahama to consider Haruna Iddrisu and Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak for key roles. According to him, this recommendation was part of a broader strategy - but what could it mean?
7 Jul•2 min read
Interior Ministry extends deadline for firearm licence renewal to December 2026
Summary
Discover why the Ministry of the Interior has granted a significant extension for firearm licence renewals across Ghana.
Ghana's Ministry of the Interior has extended the deadline for private firearm licence renewals. This decision comes amidst recent widespread
22 Aug•3 min read
Muntaka orders police to crush vigilantism, unauthorised 'self-defence' groups
Summary
Ghana's Interior Minister has issued a stern directive to police regarding the proliferation of unauthorized self-defence groups, raising questions
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has directed the Ghana Police Service to intensify its fight against vigilantism and dismantle emerging
16 Mar•2 min read
Over 4,000 firearms surrendered during gun amnesty - Interior Minister
Summary
Over 4,000 firearms were surrendered under a government initiative - but what will be the impact?
Ghana's Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, reports on a gun amnesty initiative. The voluntary surrender of firearms raises questions about national security - but what does it all mean?
19 May•2 min read
Asawase MP inspects development projects in Constituency
Summary
The Asawase MP inspected projects, including a market and school - but what state were they in?
Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the MP for Asawase, recently toured ongoing infrastructure projects. The tour included the Municipal Chief Executive and aimed to monitor progress - but what did they find?
28 Aug•4 min read
Muntaka pushes mandatory drug tests for public-sector recruits
Summary
A new government policy could soon require all public sector job applicants to undergo mandatory drug tests, raising questions about public health
Ghana's government is considering mandatory drug testing for all public sector recruits, a policy shift prompted by recent security services
24 May•2 min read
Government deploys armoured buses disguised as VIP, STC and OA coaches to fight highway robberies
Summary
Armoured buses disguised as VIP coaches? The Interior Minister reveals a surprising tactic to fight crime on Ghana's highways...
Ghana's Interior Minister disclosed that the government is using armoured buses disguised as commercial vehicles. The buses are deployed to combat highway robberies - but the strategy remains under wraps.
26 Apr•3 min read
From Efiase to SECOBOR: Rev. Wengam leads fresh charge to secure Ghana's borders
Summary
Rev. Wengam champions SECOBOR to tackle border control issues- but what innovative solutions are on the horizon?
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is seeking support for Operation Secure Our Borders (SECOBOR)- a project to address critical needs. Chairman Rev. Wengam highlighted resource constraints and their impact on national security- hinting at a new approach to border management.
10 Sept•3 min read
Teacher unions demand apology from Interior Minister over remarks on forged WASSCE results
Summary
Why are teacher unions threatening action over a minister's comment about forged certificates?
Teacher unions are reacting to Interior Minister Muntaka's remarks linking forged WASSCE results to the education sector.
9 Jul•4 min read
Security Analysts Call For Suspension Of Gun Licence Revocation
Summary
Why are security analysts calling for a halt to the government's new gun license revocation policy, despite supporting stronger regulations?
Security analysts in Ghana are urging the government to suspend its directive revoking civilian firearm licenses. They argue that while the
25 May•2 min read
Security service recruitment: Drug test detected up to a month-old substance used - Deputy NACOC boss
Summary
Recent security service applicant drug tests could detect substance use weeks prior- but what does this mean for recruitment?
NACOC's Deputy Director-General, Alexander Twum Barimah, discussed the recent security service recruitment drug screening. The tests were comprehensive, going beyond immediate substance use- raising questions about the process's impact.
18 Aug•4 min read
Drivers demand suspension of DVLA delinquency fees, action against police extortion
Summary
Ghanaian commercial drivers are facing mounting financial pressure, prompting their association to demand urgent action from the government.
The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (CDAG) has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the Interior Minister to address excessive DVLA
30 Sept•4 min read
Bagbin Rejects Minority's Demand For Cocaine Probe
Summary
Why did Parliament block a probe into Ghana's biggest cocaine busts - and what happens now?
Speaker Alban Bagbin has ruled on a minority MP's motion for a parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures.
21 Jul•2 min read
Bagbin orders MPs to obey ban on unauthorised sirens and police escorts
Summary
What prompted Speaker Bagbin to address MPs on this critical issue, and how will the new directive impact road discipline in Ghana?
Speaker Alban Bagbin has issued a directive to all Members of Parliament regarding the government's ban on unauthorized sirens and police escorts.
8 Jul•5 min read
Ghana risks becoming a narco-state if drug networks infiltrate institutions - Prof Antwi-Danso
Summary
Prof Antwi-Danso warns that recent drug trafficking attempts expose serious intelligence failures and could signal a deeper problem within Ghana's
Security analyst Prof Vladimir Antwi-Danso has issued a stark warning regarding Ghana's vulnerability to becoming a narco-state. His concerns stem
18 Mar•2 min read
Parliament passes Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, renames NIB to BNI
Summary
A new bill aims to revamp Ghana's security agencies - but not everyone is convinced it's a step forward.
Ghana's Parliament has approved the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, sparking debate over national security. The move promises to reshape the country's security framework - but at what cost?