A new era of security vigilance was ushered in as the Minister for the Interior and Minister responsible for National Security, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed, delivered a firm warning to communities across Ghana: attacks on security personnel and installations will no longer be tolerated.
The stern message came during the inauguration of the National Security Bureau’s Eastern Regional Command in Koforidua, where Alhaji Muntaka cautioned that any community involved in such acts would face the full force of the law. He stressed that the government remains steadfast in its commitment to public safety, with the new command reflecting the NDC government’s manifesto pledge to reform and strengthen Ghana’s national security framework.
“The establishment of this command is a fulfillment of our promise under Section 6.4 of the manifesto,” the Minister noted, “and it signals our resolve to enhance professionalism, efficiency, and responsiveness within our security agencies.”
Alhaji Muntaka further emphasised that the new Eastern Regional Command represents a significant step toward modernising Ghana’s intelligence system, equipping security institutions to tackle emerging threats and safeguard citizens more effectively.
In a related address, National Security Coordinator DCOP Abdul Osman Razak drew attention to the growing menace of cybercrime and the misuse of digital platforms and social media for fraud and extremist activity. He warned that criminal networks continue to exploit Ghana’s digital space, posing significant risks to national security.
DCOP Razak called for a coordinated, technology-driven intelligence system to meet these evolving challenges. He also commended the Director-General and staff of the National Signals Bureau for their professionalism and dedication in ensuring the new facility meets modern surveillance standards.
The inauguration of the Eastern Regional Command is expected to boost inter-agency cooperation, improve information sharing, and strengthen Ghana’s overall intelligence and security response.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
