Interior Minister cautions regional ministers against politicizing security agencies

Speaking at a training program on the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 Act 1168 in Accra, Muntaka emphasized that such actions could erode public trust in national institutions and undermine democratic progress. He stressed the importance of public officials exercising restraint and respecting legal boundaries governing security operations. The Minister insisted that security agencies must remain professional and impartial, serving the state's interests rather than political actors.

He urged Regional Ministers to uphold accountability, fairness, and the rule of law in their interactions with security agencies. Muntaka also encouraged stronger collaboration between Regional Ministers and security agencies to enhance intelligence gathering, crime prevention, and public safety. He further noted government efforts to modernize the security architecture through increased recruitment, improved training, and additional logistics, as well as strengthening border security and cooperation with neighboring countries to address emerging threats and transnational crime.