Interior Minister Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak has called for stronger collaboration between the Ministry of the Interior and traditional authorities to sustain peace, improve community security and combat drug trafficking in Ghana.
The Minister made the call during a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, at his residence to discuss matters of mutual interest, particularly peace, security and cooperation between the government and traditional leaders.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Mr Mubarak said the meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen engagement with traditional authorities and explore areas of cooperation to address security concerns within communities.
According to the Minister, the Ga Mantse commended the Ministry of the Interior for its efforts to maintain peace and security across the country.
The traditional ruler also expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing Mr Mubarak as Minister for the Interior, noting that the engagement would help strengthen cooperation between the Ministry and traditional institutions.
The Asawase Member of Parliament , in turn, expressed gratitude to the Ga Mantse for the warm reception and commended him for his leadership and contribution to peace and stability in the Ga State.
He stressed the importance of closer collaboration between the Ministry and traditional authorities in preventing crime, maintaining law and order, and responding to emerging security threats.
The Minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preventing Ghana from becoming a transit point for illicit drugs.
He called for increased vigilance, intelligence-sharing and coordinated action among relevant stakeholders to combat drug trafficking and other related criminal activities.
Alhaji Mubarak further emphasised the need for sustained cooperation between the Ministry of the Interior and traditional leaders to promote peaceful coexistence, strengthen community security and protect the peace enjoyed by the country.
He noted that peace and security were shared responsibilities that required strong partnerships between government institutions and traditional authorities.
The engagement forms part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Ministry of the Interior and traditional leadership in addressing security challenges and promoting safer communities across Ghana.
The Minister reiterated that effective collaboration with traditional authorities would be critical to preventing crime, safeguarding national stability and ensuring the security of all Ghanaians.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
