National Security Will Step In Without Warning If District Leaders Fail to Act

Ghana’s Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has warned district leaders to take security problems in their areas seriously. He said the government will not sit and watch while dangerous activities continue without anyone taking action.

Speaking at a training program in Sekondi-Takoradi, the minister explained that district leaders must act quickly when they notice trouble. If they ignore serious problems, National Security officers may come from Accra to handle them without informing the local leaders.

He said illegal mining, popularly called galamsey, remains a major problem in many communities. According to him, some residents even help illegal miners hide when security officers arrive. He encouraged local leaders to work with chiefs and community members to stop these activities.

The minister also raised concerns about people begging on the streets. He warned that some may be working with criminal groups and asked local leaders to work with the police and immigration officers.

Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson also spoke about illegal mining, drug dealing and other crimes affecting communities.

The training was organized to help local leaders understand their duties and work better with security officers. The government hopes this will help keep communities safe.

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