Interior Minister urges Western and Western North security councils to strengthen intelligence-sharing

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has urged the Western and Western North Regional Security Councils (REGSECs) to strengthen intelligence-sharing and collaboration among security agencies to prevent emerging threats from escalating into major security challenges.

He said timely intelligence, proactive leadership and effective coordination between security agencies and local authorities were critical to identifying and addressing security concerns before they deteriorated.

Mr Muntaka made the call at a workshop on the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168), organised for members of the two Regional Security Councils and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).

He described the workshop as an important intervention to equip regional and local authorities with the knowledge needed to carry out their security responsibilities under the new law.

According to the Minister, Act 1168 provides a framework for improving the coordination, management and oversight of Ghana's security and intelligence institutions.

He stressed that the effective implementation of the law would depend on stakeholders' understanding of their respective mandates, reporting arrangements and limits of authority.

Mr Muntaka encouraged the two REGSECs to use the workshop to improve their early warning systems, information-sharing, joint security planning and follow-up on security concerns within their jurisdictions.

He also urged them to strengthen their respective Security Councils and establish effective communication channels with security agencies operating in their regions.

The Minister cautioned against waiting for security incidents to occur before contacting the relevant authorities, emphasising the need to report emerging tensions, disputes and unusual criminal activities promptly.

He expressed confidence that the workshop would provide participants with the knowledge and guidance required to implement the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168), effectively.