The government is to implement a comprehensive plan to review the country’s national security architecture, the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has said.
The reforms are aimed at enhancing professionalism and efficiency and they include equipping all security agencies to effectively execute their mandate to enhance safety.
For instance, the Ghana Police Service (GPS) would be insulated from political interference, while a human resource audit would be conducted to improve service delivery.
“There are plans to revamp the Police Public Order Management School in Pwalugu, roll out a transparent Police Education and Scholarship Scheme and introduce state-of-the-art technology for police operations,” he added.
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The minister was speaking during a working visit to the Ghana Police Headquarters in Accra yesterday.
Women’s representation
Mr Mohammed-Mubarak reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to increasing women’s representation in the service in line with the government’s vision of gender inclusion across all sectors.
He commended the service for its professionalism in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the 2024 general election.
The minister lauded the officers for their dedication and commitment, saying their efforts played a crucial role in the success of the electoral process.
While acknowledging the achievements of the service, he also recognised the challenges ahead and said that the government would collaborate with them to enhance national peace and stability.
Infrastructure, technology
On infrastructure and technology development, Mr Mubarak outlined some key initiatives, including an emergency redevelopment project to modernise regional and district police offices, particularly in newly created regions, as well as revamping the Police Driving School in Kumasi.
He said the government would also expand the Police Hospital to cater for other security agencies, increase police participation in UN and AU peacekeeping operations and allowances for officers on such missions, and streamline fund disbursements.
“Our hope is that each day brings progress—that today is better than yesterday, and tomorrow will be better than today,” the minister said.
Mr Mohammed-Mubarak further said that he would not interfere in the professional duties of the police but rather focus on providing the necessary support to ensure their continuous growth and development.
“I sincerely appreciate your time and commitment. Rest assured that we will do our very best in our collective effort to reset Ghana. We will ensure that the Police Service remains an integral part of this agenda,” he said.
Assurance
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, assured the minister of his outfit’s dedication to upholding peace and security across the country.
“As an institution mandated with the responsibility of maintaining law and order, we will continue to undertake our constitutional mandate in a manner that will keep this country at peace with itself,” he said.
