Govt will prevent Ghana from being used as a transit point for illicit drugs - Interior Minister

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has stressed the importance of collaboration between the Ministry of the Interior and traditional authorities in maintaining peace, preventing crime and addressing security concerns.

He said this after the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, commended him for his efforts to maintain peace and security across the country.

The Ga Mantse gave the commendation when the Minister paid a courtesy call on him at his residence to discuss matters of mutual interest, including peace, security and collaboration between the Ministry and traditional authorities.

His Royal Majesty expressed appreciation to H.E. President John Dramani Mahama for appointing Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak as Minister for the Interior, noting that the meeting presented an opportunity for the two sides to engage and explore avenues for cooperation.

In his remarks, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak thanked the Ga Mantse for the warm reception and commended him for his leadership and contribution to the peace enjoyed in the Ga State.

He also assured the Ga Mantse of the government’s commitment to preventing Ghana from being used as a transit point for illicit drugs, stressing the need for vigilance and coordinated action to combat drug trafficking and related criminal activities.

Muntaka called for sustained cooperation between the Ministry and traditional leaders to promote peaceful coexistence and strengthen security within communities.