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Ghana Prisons Service receives support
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, this morning donated several food items to the Ghana Prisons Service on behalf of renowned businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama to the Ghana Prisons Service in support of inmates feeding for the Ramadan season at the Prisons Headquarters.
The donation included 1000 bags of rice, 417 boxes of cooking oil, 200 boxes of mackerel, and 300 boxes of tin tomatoes, which will be distributed to ten prisons across the country, namely Nsawam, Ankaful, Kumasi Amanfrom, Kumasi Central, Kumasi Manhyia, Sekondi, Koforidua, Tamale, and Sunyani prisons.
During the presentation, Muntaka Mubarak reiterated the Government’s commitment to resourcing, retooling, and improving the conditions of Officers of the Service and inmates of the various prisons.
The Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, received the items on behalf of the service and expressed gratitude to Mr. Ibrahim Mahama for his generosity.
She noted that the items have come at a timely period and will go a long way in supporting the service’s efforts of feeding the inmates.
She also seized the opportunity to appeal to corporate bodies, individuals, and civil society organizations to support the Minister’s efforts to improve the lives of inmates and officers of the service.
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Interior Minister to brief Parliament on raid at Former BoG Governor’s residence
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, is set to appear before Parliament to provide details on the search warrant executed at the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison.
This follows growing public outcry and demands for accountability after a team of heavily armed National Security operatives raided Dr. Addison’s Roman Ridge home on March 19.
The incident, which saw officers disabling CCTV cameras and ransacking the property, has raised concerns about due process and the motives behind the operation.
Lawmakers, particularly from the Minority, have called for full disclosure on the legality and justification for the raid, insisting that Parliament must hold the government accountable for the actions of security agencies.
The Interior Minister is expected to clarify the basis for the search warrant and the allegations leading to the operation.
He is also expected to explain the role of National Security operatives and their conduct during the raid, why Dr. Addison’s residence was targeted, and whether similar actions are planned for other officials.
But Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga says the Interior Minister will not be available on March 25 adding that a later date will be announced for his appearance.
He also explained that the incident was not a raid but rather a properly executed search warrant carried out in accordance with the law.
“Law enforcement officers lawfully went there to conduct a search and it is perfectly lawful. And so using the word raid is clearly wrong,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Addison and his family remain distressed after the raid, with close associates describing the incident as traumatising and unwarranted.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Interior Ministry and WFP Deepen Partnership
Minister of the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has strengthened partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), commending them for their instrumental role tireless efforts in responding to disasters and emergencies in Ghana.
Hon. Muntaka made these remarks during a courtesy call by Madam Aurore Rusiga, the Country Director for the WFP it his office in Accra.
Madam Rusiga emphasised WFP’s continued support to NADMO, which has included providing emergency food assistance, logistics support, and capacity-building programs.
Hon. Muntaka and Madam Rusiga also explored ways to leverage WFP’s expertise and resources to support the Ministry and its agencies.
