The Minister-Designate for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has raised concerns over the alarming proliferation of illegal firearms across Ghana, describing it as a growing threat to national security.
Speaking during his vetting before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee on Friday, January 24, the Asawase Member of Parliament outlined a proactive plan to tackle the issue.
Muntaka pledged to implement a comprehensive initiative aimed at recovering illegal arms, focusing on encouraging voluntary compliance.
He proposed key measures, including an amnesty period for gun owners to surrender illegal weapons without fear of prosecution and a firearms-for-cash exchange programme.
