President Mahama Assigns National Security Ministry to Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak

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President John Dramani Mahama has officially assigned ministerial responsibility for national security to the Minister of the InteriorMohammed-Muntaka Mubarak. The announcement was made public on Friday, March 7, 2025, through a letter read on the floor of Parliament by the Speaker of the House.

Details of the Presidential Directive

In the letter, President Mahama invoked Section 64 of the Securities and Intelligence Act, 2020 (Act 1030), formally communicating his decision to Parliament.

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“Pursuant to Section 64 of the Securities and Intelligence Act, 2020 (Act 1030), 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 stated.

Expanded Role for Muntaka Mubarak

With this assignment, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak will now oversee national security matters in addition to his current duties at the Interior Ministry. This move is expected to ensure seamless coordination between the Interior Ministry and national security agencies, enhancing Ghana’s overall security management.

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Significance of the Move

This strategic decision comes at a time when national security coordination remains crucial in safeguarding the nation against growing security threats. The government believes that merging oversight under one minister will improve operational efficiencyresponse times, and intelligence sharing across relevant agencies.

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    Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University
    of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a
    strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment.
    Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth
    development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing
    meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

    As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication
    and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content.
    His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and
    fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

    Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including
    Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon),
    Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and
    Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business
    and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of
    the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the
    University of Ghana Parliament House.

    Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered
    initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes,
    welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the
    student experience and promoting collective growth.

    As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students'
    Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year,
    Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare,
    accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.

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Abraham kofi Amudzegbe

Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment. Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content. His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon), Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the University of Ghana Parliament House.

Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes, welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the student experience and promoting collective growth.

As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students' Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year, Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare, accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.