Background:

Alhaji Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka is a prominent Ghanaian politician and the current Minister for the Interior.

He is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and has served as the Member of Parliament for the Asawase constituency since 2005.

Political Career:

Alhaji Muntaka entered the Parliament of Ghana on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress in 2005.

He successfully retained his seat in the Ghanaian parliamentary elections held in December 2008 and again in 2012.

He served as the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament from 2013 to 2017 and was the Minority Chief Whip from 2017 until February 2023.

He received his appointment as Minister for the Interior on January 30, 2025, after successfully undergoing parliamentary vetting and approval. As of February 11, 2026, he has been in office for just over a year.

Ministerial Role:

As the current Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka is positioned to leverage his extensive experience and expertise to drive meaningful change, enhance internal security, and strengthen national security coordination in Ghana.

Educational Background and Achievements:

He holds a Master’s Degree in Development Policy and Planning and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Additionally, Alhaji Muntaka has completed executive education programs at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Royal Institute of Public Administration (RIPA) International.

He has chaired several committees, including the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and the Committee on Finance and Monetary Affairs of the Pan-African Parliament.

Committees:

Alhaji Muntaka is a member of multiple committees, including the House Committee, the Appointments Committee, the Standing Orders Committee, the Health Committee, the Mines and Energy Committee, the Business Committee, and the Committee of Selection.

Controversies:

In June 2009, Alhaji Muntaka was forced to take a leave of absence and subsequently resigned due to accusations of financial mismanagement and corruption.

During the 2020 general election, he faced widespread condemnation for allegedly allowing his 6-year-old daughter to thumbprint his ballot on his behalf, a violation of Ghana's electoral laws that permit only individuals over 18 years to participate in elections.

He was also charged with allegations of abuse of office and conflict of interest by some officials of the Ministry of Youth and Sports for reportedly using his position to secure a German visa for a woman with whom he was romantically linked. However, after an investigation by CHRAJ, he was cleared of all charges due to a lack of sufficient evidence to support the claims under Ghanaian law.

In January 2021, he alleged that a Supreme Court judge attempted to influence a female member of parliament from the NDC to cast a vote for Mike Oquaye during the Speaker of Parliament election. This claim drew condemnation from legal professionals, who demanded he provide evidence for his allegations.

Personal Life:

Alhaji Muntaka was born in Akuse in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, although his parents originally hail from Kumbungu in the northern region.

Before entering politics, he worked as a teacher. He is a practicing Muslim, married to Meimuna Ezideen Adul Wahab, and is a father of five children.

He is fluent in several languages, including Hausa, Twi, Dagbani, and English.

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