Christian religious leaders and the National Muslim Conference of Ghana (NMCG) have been urged to utilise their influence to support security services in maintaining peace and security within their communities.
The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, who made the call said the two religious leaders have a strong influence on communities and societies and therefore, should utilise their authority to shape the moral life of individuals for national development.
Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak (sixth from left, front row) with the clergy after the meeting Photo: Ebo Gorman Speaking during an engagement with religious leaders, the Minister bemoaned some of the challenges that the security sector faced, such as over congestion of prisons, rise in drug abuse among the youth, and land guard issues.
While recognising these challenges, Alhaji Mohammed-Mubarak said the Ministry was undertaking some initiatives to address those challenges and urged the public and the religious bodies to offer their support in that regard.
