Accra, Ghana – Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, declared the Volta Region as one of Ghana’s most peaceful areas during a visit on Monday, attributing this stability to robust collaboration between religious leaders, traditional authorities, security agencies, and the local populace. The Minister’s remarks came during a two-day working visit aimed at engaging with Christian and Muslim leaders in Ho.
Context of National Security and Development
The Minister’s pronouncements underscore the government’s commitment to maintaining peace and security as foundational elements for national development. In a region that faces burgeoning security threats in the wider West African sub-region, the Volta Region’s relative tranquility is seen as a significant achievement and a testament to effective community-level peacebuilding efforts.
Praise for Interfaith Harmony and Collaboration
Minister Muntaka specifically commended the exemplary relationship between Christian and Muslim communities in the Volta Region. He highlighted this interfaith harmony as a model, contrasting it with challenges faced in other parts of the country. This cordial coexistence, he noted, significantly contributes to national stability and social cohesion.
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