Kumasi: The Minister of Interior, Mr. Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has urged collective efforts to enhance national security by fostering collaboration between the government and key stakeholders. He emphasized the need for government and religious leaders to work together to promote peace, social cohesion, and security across Ghana.
According to Ghana News Agency, in a statement issued after his engagement with Christian Religious Leaders in Kumasi, Mr. Muntaka described peace and security as a collective responsibility, urging stakeholders to share ideas to foster harmony. He highlighted the invaluable influence of religious leaders in fostering peace and unity, urging them to continue preaching messages of love, forgiveness, and hope from their pulpits.
Mr. Muntaka expressed confidence in creating a safer, healthier, and more secure Kumasi and Ghana through joint efforts. He also addressed the growing concern of drug abuse, which threatens communities and endangers young people, and urged Christian leaders to support initiatives offering treatment and rehabilitation to those affected.
The Minister sought partnerships to strengthen the Ghana Prisons Service and Ghana National Fire Service to address challenges like overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure. He commended Christian bodies, particularly the Church of Pentecost, for their support in building modern facilities to equip inmates with trades like farming and tailoring.
Reaffirming his commitment to collaborating with Christian leaders, Mr. Muntaka maintained an open-door policy to promote peace and understanding. The meeting, attended by representatives from the Christian Council, Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, Catholic Archdiocese, and National Association of Christian and Charismatic Churches, aimed to enhance social cohesion and security.
