Ghana has over 300 illegal crossing points – Interior Minister on border security
The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has disclosed that Ghana has 48 legitimate entry points but more than 300 unapproved crossing points, raising concerns about the challenges facing the country’s border security. He said the numerous unapproved routes posed a security challenge that required stronger cooperation with neighbouring countries, particularly through intelligence…
Ghana's Interior Minister, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, revealed that the country has 48 officially designated entry points but over 300 unauthorized crossing locations, posing significant security concerns. Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, Muntaka emphasized the need for stronger collaboration with neighboring nations, particularly through intelligence exchange and coordinated efforts to tackle transnational security threats.
The minister shared his optimism about Ghana's security situation, asserting that it has improved since taking office, despite ongoing issues with ethnic conflicts, land disputes, illicit drugs, and border vulnerabilities. He noted that the government and security agencies are taking all possible measures to ensure public safety and enable citizens to go about their daily activities without fear.
Instead of relying solely on death toll comparisons, Muntaka highlighted a reduction in the number of curfews imposed throughout the country, from 11 at the beginning of 2025 to nine by year-end, with only three remaining as of the announcement. He cited Bawku in the Upper East Region as an example of relative stability, where there has been no gunfire in 150 days, allowing authorities to ease restrictions, including allowing motorbike travel during specific hours.
Muntaka attributed the conflict's previous spread to other communities and the burning of buses along highways to security operations combined with mediation and peacebuilding efforts. While acknowledging that Ghana still faces security challenges, including ethnic conflicts, land disputes, and illicit drug-related activities, the minister stressed the necessity of effective border management due to the abundance of unauthorized crossing points.
He stressed that Ghana cannot address transnational security threats alone, emphasizing the importance of neighboring countries working together, sharing intelligence, and strengthening collective responses to these threats.
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