By Ghana News 
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has issued a stern warning to Ghanaians against helping foreign nationals register on the national database. He emphasized that such “unpatriotic” acts undermine national security and compromise the integrity of Ghana’s identity systems.
The minister highlighted that these activities also include assisting foreigners to enter the country through illegal crossing points. Such actions pose a significant risk to the nation, especially as security agencies work to manage the threats of terrorism and criminal activity within the sub-region.
The motives of undocumented foreigners crossing into the country remain unknown, which creates a serious security gap for the state. When citizens help unauthorized individuals bypass official entry and registration procedures, it complicates the government’s ability to track and manage the population effectively.
Factual insights regarding the impact of these trends include:
- The Minister cited a specific case where Saudi Arabia deported three Nigerians who arrived in Abuja holding fraudulent Ghanaian passports.
- There are currently 14,000 prisoners in Ghana’s jails, and 1,100 of these inmates are foreign nationals.
- Approximately 75 percent of the foreign prisoners currently held in Ghana are Nigerian nationals.
- Human traffickers often lure individuals into the country to exploit them through prostitution and other criminal activities.
- The Volta Region is identified as a strategic area for security because of its wide stretch of border territory with Togo.
During his two-day duty tour in the Volta Region, the Interior Minister met with traditional and religious leaders to discuss collective responsibility. These stakeholders have pledged to support the government in curbing the scourge of illegal activities.
Chiefs and local authorities are taking proactive steps:
- Togbe Adzie Lakle Howusu XII, the War Lord of Asogli, assured the government that chiefs would provide security agencies with tip-offs regarding criminal hideouts.
- The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, stated that the region’s goal to become a hub for tourism depends entirely on maintaining an atmosphere of peace and unity.
- The Regional Coordinating Council is committed to collaborating with the Ministry of the Interior to deal swiftly with criminal elements.
- Religious leaders, including the Chairman of the Volta Region Christian Council, Rev Seth Mawutor, continue to advocate for peaceful coexistence between different communities.
The Interior Minister reiterated that every citizen plays a vital role in national safety. By remaining alert and refusing to facilitate the entry or registration of undocumented individuals, Ghanaians can significantly help protect the nation’s international image and internal stability.
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Source: ghananewspage.com