At a crucial meeting with Muslim Religious Leaders and Zongo Chiefs at the National Mosque Conference Room in Accra, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior called on the leaders to use their authority to support the security services to ensure peace and security in their communities.
According to him, Muslim Religious Leaders and Chiefs are well respected for shaping the moral fabric in the Zongo communities and there is the need for a collaborative approach to peace-building in the country for the safety of all.
On assumption of office, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has been engaging key stakeholders such as the Regional House of Chiefs, Christian Religious Leaders, Muslim Religious Leaders and Zongo Chiefs to foster partnership in improving social cohesion, addressing security concerns and promoting peace and security in the country.
The Hon. Minister expressed concern over security issues including vigilantism, land guard activities, and chieftaincy issues in some parts of the country which have led to the imposition of curfews in those areas.
He urged the good people of Ghana to use appropriate means to resolve any challenges they may confront otherwise the peace of this country could be jeopardized and it will affect all.
He lamented how several Muslim youths are getting involved in land guard activities.
He urged Muslim leaders to help address the menace.
Voice of Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak
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