The Interior Minister, Hon. Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to public safety and the rule of law. He addressed the public in response to recent acts of violence in Ablekuma North.
At the latest Accountability Series, a government initiative for citizen engagement, the Interior Minister disclosed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) had been briefed. He confirmed that videos related to the violence were forwarded to the IGP for immediate action.
“I have spoken to the IGP firmly on all the happenings of Ablekuma North, and the videos have been forwarded to him. We’ve instructed him to act swiftly and bring the perpetrators to book,” he said.
The Interior Minister emphasized that political affiliation would not protect anyone involved in unlawful acts.
“We are not going to condone wrongdoing, whether it involves people from within our party or from outside,” he added.
He noted that his ministry remained committed to delivering peace and security nationwide. He also explained that every opportunity would be seized to fulfil this mandate.
“The Ministry is keen to seize every opportunity presented to it towards executing its mandate, plans, programmes, and ensuring peace and security for the good people of Ghana,” Mr Mohammed-Mubarak said.
Vigilantism and Election Violence Under Scrutiny – Interior Minister
The Interior Minister used the platform to call attention to the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999). He urged citizens and officials to respect its provisions and refrain from acts of vigilantism.
“I want to remind myself and all Ghanaians about the provision of the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019, Act 999, that all of us need to be mindful of the activities of vigilantism,” he stated.
He expressed disappointment over recent electoral violence, describing it as a blemish on the country’s democratic record.
“It is a scar on all of our consciences that as a people who have practised democracy for over three decades, we can’t simply just go and have elections and it be violence-free.”
The Interior Minister also acknowledged the broad condemnation of the events by senior leaders.
“Almost all of us at the top have condemned it. In the past, you would not get that. The Vice President has done that. The President is out of the country, and the Vice President is leading us, and she condemned it.”
He issued a firm promise that the law would be applied without hesitation.
“The assurance is that we are not going to allow this to go unpunished. The law will have to take its course.”
Citizens Urged to Promote Peace and Unity
The Interior Minister closed with a call for nationwide responsibility in fostering peace. He encouraged Ghanaians to actively build unity across social, economic, and ethnic divides.
“We must all contribute our quota in ensuring that we live peacefully with each other regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, or economic or social status.”
With this message, the Interior Minister underscored the importance of collective effort in maintaining Ghana’s democratic integrity and security.
