Interior Minister calls for enhanced Ghana-EU cooperation to combat organised crime

The Minister for the Interior, Mr. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has highlighted the importance of stronger international partnerships in addressing organised crime, urging Ghana and the European Union (EU) to deepen cooperation in intelligence sharing and security capacity building.

Speaking at the second session of the 2026 Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue on Peace and Security in Accra, the Minister noted that organised crime has evolved into a complex transnational threat that requires coordinated global action.

According to him, the increasingly sophisticated nature of criminal networks poses significant security challenges that no single country can tackle alone.

“Transnational organised crime is a concern for Ghana. When left unchecked, it affects us all. There is the need for us to work together, share intelligence, and strengthen the capacity of our security officers to detect, deter, and disrupt the operations of organised crime, because it knows no borders,” he stated.

Mr. Muntaka emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining peace and security across the country, assuring participants that measures are being taken to address internal conflicts before they escalate into violence.

He revealed that the National Peace Council is spearheading efforts to facilitate a peacebuilding process in Bawku to achieve lasting peace and stability in the area.

The Interior Minister reaffirmed Ghana's longstanding cordial relations with its neighbouring countries and pledged the government's continued collaboration with regional partners to promote peace, security, and stability within the sub-region.

Commending the European Union for its sustained support to Ghana, he called for deeper engagement between both sides to address emerging security challenges and strengthen the partnership for their mutual benefit.