The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has announced the establishment of a new 24-Hour Economy Security Secretariat at the Ghana Police Headquarters.
The initiative is a key step in supporting the government’s flagship policy of running the national economy around the clock.
Hon. Muntaka made this announcement today at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra, during a colorful passing-out parade for 1,194 police recruits. The ceremony marked the formal induction of the new officers into the Ghana Police Service.
According to the Minister, the newly launched Secretariat will play a vital role in coordinating security operations nationwide to ensure the success of the 24-hour economic policy.
“The police will be expected to provide the needed security to ensure that the citizenry, as well as workers, are well protected at all times to go about their legitimate economic and social pursuits,” he emphasized.
In his keynote address, Hon. Muntaka commended the graduating recruits for their dedication and discipline throughout their training.
He praised their “impeccable display of drill” and “smart turnout,” noting that these attributes reflect mental alertness and readiness to serve with integrity.
The Minister acknowledged the growing complexity of Ghana’s security landscape, citing the emergence of cybercrime, violent criminal activity, and communal conflicts.
He revealed that the police administration, under the leadership of Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has undertaken significant reforms to boost operational capacity and restore morale within the service.
He noted that dwindling manpower in specialized units and declining morale had previously hampered performance.
However, targeted reforms, including personnel assessments and strategic reassignments, have already started yielding positive results in the fight against violent crime.
Addressing the recruits, Hon. Muntaka urged them to serve with humility, courage, and integrity. “The badge on your chest is not a license to intimidate but a pledge to serve,” he reminded them.
He also encouraged strong police-public relations, emphasizing that effective policing relies heavily on community cooperation and trust.
As part of the event, several outstanding recruits were honored for excellence:
Sergeant Digital Sophia of the National Police Training School was named Overall National Best Under Cadet Officer.
She received a special award of GH₵5,000 from the Minister and other prizes from sponsors of the parade.
General Recruit Gartey Evans Kwesi of the Regional Police Training School, Koforidua, emerged as Overall Best Recruit nationwide and received GH₵3,000 in recognition of his performance including other things.
General Recruit David Ofori was also honored as Best Recruit for his respective training school.
The Regional Police Training School in Koforidua was awarded for achieving the highest average marks and emerging as the Best Performing School in the national standard examination.
Hon. Muntaka reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the Ghana Police Service and called on all citizens to play their part in ensuring national security. “Security is a shared responsibility,” he declared. “Let us support our police service, demand accountability, and cooperate in building a safer and more secure Ghana.”
On behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, the Minister officially declared the recruits duly admitted into the Ghana Police Service in accordance with Section 1 of the Police Service Act, 1970 (Act 350), and charged them to uphold the service’s motto: “Service with Integrity.”
