President John Mahama has appointed Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak as the Minister responsible for National Security.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, announced this through a letter from the President during a sitting on Friday, March 7, 2025.
The decision was made pursuant to Section 64 of the Securities and Intelligence Act, 2020 (Act 1030).
In the letter, President Mahama stated, “I convey to the House that I have assigned ministerial responsibility for national security to the Minister of the Interior, Hon. Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak.”
The letter clarified that Muntaka will now oversee national security matters in addition to his existing responsibilities.
This dual role is expected to ensure seamless coordination between the Interior Ministry and national security agencies, fostering a more integrated approach to addressing security challenges.
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