The Minister of Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has stressed the government’s efforts and commitment to safeguarding the country against emerging terrorist threats in the sub-region.
Speaking at the National Counter-Terrorism Stakeholders meeting at the National Security Council Secretariat in Accra, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, highlighted the need for a coordinated and intelligence-driven approach to counter-terrorism, as Ghana faces growing threats from terrorist groups in the West African sub-region.
He emphasised the importance of reliable databases and effective information sharing in combating terrorism.
“Information should be passed on timeously so that it is promptly processed into intelligence to help in decision-making to save lives,” the minister said.
The meeting, themed “Strengthening Counter-Terrorism through Reliable Databases and Effective Information Sharing,” brought together stakeholders to discuss strategies for addressing the complex and evolving threat of terrorism.
Mr. Muntaka commended the country’s security agencies for their efforts in maintaining peace and stability but warned against complacency, citing the proximity of terrorist activities to Ghana’s borders.
The Minister disclosed that the Ministry of the Interior is working on a comprehensive national strategy to combat organized crime, focusing on intelligence-led operations, inter-agency collaboration, and strengthening border security.
He further urged stakeholders to work together, eschewing competition and turf battles, to produce the needed synergy in collective efforts aimed at ensuring peace, security, and safety in the country.
For his part, the National Security Coordinator, COP Osman Abdul-Razak, also called for a joint mandate and working together as a group to contribute meaningfully, actively, and proactively to address counter-terrorism, as the sub-region is the epicenter of counter-terrorism.
He added that preventing violent extremism demands a whole-of-society approach anchored in coordination, vigilance, and shared responsibility across institutions and communities.
