President John Mahama has designated the Minister of the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, as the Minister responsible for National Security.

The announcement was made in a letter from the President to Parliament, read by the Speaker during a sitting on Friday, March 7, 2025.

The decision was made pursuant to Section 64 of the Securities and Intelligence Act, 2020 (Act 1030).

In the letter, President Mahama stated, “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 President further clarified that the Interior Minister will now oversee matters relating to national security in addition to his existing responsibilities.

This dual role is expected to ensure seamless coordination between the Interior Ministry and national security agencies, fostering a more integrated approach to addressing security challenges.