The Ghana Police Service has established a dedicated 24-Hour Economy Security Secretariat at its national headquarters to coordinate security for the government’s flagship policy initiative.
The move, announced by Interior Minister Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, affirmed the Service’s central role in securing President Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy policy, a program the administration considers vital to Ghana’s economic transformation.
“The police will be expected to provide the needed security to ensure that the citizens, as well as workers, are well protected at all times, to go about their legitimate economic and social pursuits without undue hindrance by societal litigants and avowed agents of violent crime and lawlessness”
Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Interior Minister
The Minister described the initiative as “a monumental policy” that demands “proactive measures” and inter-agency alignment, starting with the police’s strategic response of ensuring uninterrupted economic activity across sectors and regions
He outlined that the Secretariat will specifically coordinate security efforts related to the continuous cycle of productivity envisioned under the 24-Hour Economy plan, emphasizing that the policy cannot succeed without a secure and peaceful environment supported by law enforcement.
“The police administration has established a new unit at the police headquarters known as 24-Hour Economy Security Secretariat,” he announced proudly.
The new secretariat will act as a central hub for planning, monitoring, and adapting security strategies in response to emerging risks. It is also expected to liaise with other security agencies, industry stakeholders, and local authorities to enable businesses and workers to operate safely across shifts and locations.
While addressing officers on parade, Hon. Muntaka praised the Service for maintaining stability, stressing that national development hinges significantly on protection and safety.
“The country’s resilience in the Ghana Police Service for its role in promoting peace, security and social cohesion necessary for national development cannot be overemphasized.
“I urge you all – to exhibit a high level of confidence that complements the confidence that the citizens repose in you in order to live up to public trust and expectations”
Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Interior Minister
The Minister further reminded officers to firmly uphold human rights and fairness in their operations and enforcement of the law, with utmost respect for citizens and their guaranteed liberties. “The motto for the Ghana Police Service:‘service with integrity,’ highlights the public’s expectation of you as police officers,” he added.
He also stressed that positive police-public relations are essential to effective policing. According to him, this not only establishes public trust and incentivises the public to volunteer vital information to aid police investigations and operations, but also maintains the service’s reputation. He cited the common adage: “To every crime committed, there is one public eye that sees it.”
To the new recruits about to join the Service, the Minister delivered a firm message of ethical service.
“As you take your oath today, remember that the badge on your chest is not a license to intimidate but a pledge to serve with humility, courage and honor”
Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Interior Minister
He called on all officers, new and old, to embody professionalism both on and off duty, ensuring their conduct reflects the high standard the service expects of them and the hope the nation has in them. “You should desist from engaging in any activities or actions that will bring the name of the service into disrepute.”
The creation of the Secretariat reinforces President Mahama’s vision of a round-the-clock economy driven by coordinated state institutions, and signals the beginning of a security-focused framework tailored to this transformation.
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