Interior Minister urges stronger intelligence-sharing to address emerging security threats

Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on the Western and Western North Regional Security Councils (REGSECs) to strengthen intelligence-sharing and collaboration among security agencies to improve the prevention and management of emerging security threats.

He said effective coordination, timely intelligence and proactive leadership were crucial to identifying potential threats early and preventing isolated security incidents from escalating into major challenges.

Mr Muntaka made the call on Tuesday at a workshop on the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168), organised for members of the two Regional Security Councils and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).

He described the workshop as an important platform for equipping regional and local authorities with the knowledge required to perform their security responsibilities under the new legislation.

The Minister said Act 1168 provided a framework for improving the coordination, management and oversight of Ghana's security and intelligence institutions.

He emphasised that effective implementation of the law would depend on stakeholders understanding their respective mandates, reporting procedures and limits of authority.

Mr Muntaka urged the participants to use the workshop to strengthen early warning systems, improve information-sharing and promote joint security planning and follow-up on security concerns within their jurisdictions.

He also called for stronger Regional Security Councils and effective communication channels between local authorities and security agencies.

The Minister cautioned against waiting for security incidents to occur before alerting the appropriate authorities, urging participants to promptly report emerging tensions, disputes and unusual criminal activities.

He noted that the workshop would provide participants with the necessary knowledge and guidance to facilitate the effective implementation of the legislation.