Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak
The Ministry is headed by a Minister and supported by a Deputy Minister to provide political leadership of the elected government for the sector.
Profile of the Minister
Honourable Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak received his instrument of appointment as Minister for the Interior on 30th January 2025 after due Parliamentary vetting and approval.
He is a devoted and seasoned Ghanaian politician and current Member of Parliament for the Asawase Constituency in the Ashanti Region.
Hon. Muntaka holds a strong educational background with a Master’s Degree in Development Policy and Planning and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Economics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) respectively.
Throughout his illustrious political career, Hon. Muntaka has held various key positions in opposition and government, such as Minister for Youth and Sports in 2009, Majority Chief Whip from 2013 to 2017 and Minority Chief Whip from 2017 to February 2023.
He has also chaired several committees, including the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and is currently Chair of the Committee on Finance and Monetary Affairs of the Pan-African Parliament. He also served as a member of the Appointment Committee of Parliament.
Hon. Muntaka’s executive education background is equally impressive, with certifications from renowned institutions such as Harvard Kennedy School and Research Institute for Policy Analysis (RIPA) International.
He is fluent in multiple languages, including Hausa, Twi, Dagbani, and English. He is a Muslim and married with children.
As the current Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka is poised to leverage his wealth of experience and expertise to drive meaningful change and enhance national security in Ghana.
