Rtd. Cop Kofi Boakye Better Suited for Interior – Security Analyst

A respected security analyst, Mr. Andrews Asiedu Tetteh, Director of Operations at the Centre for Gender, Peace and Security Relations (CGPSR), has called for the immediate removal of Interior Minister Hon. Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, describing him as unfit to manage the country’s deepening security crisis. He believes that only a seasoned professional like Rtd. Commissioner of Police (COP) Kofi Boakye can restore confidence and control within the Interior Ministry.

Mr. Tetteh told The Daily Times that recent decisions under Muntaka’s leadership — particularly the politically motivated dismissal of newly trained security recruits — reflect a troubling pattern of partisanship at the expense of national security. “It’s dangerous to sack trained officers simply because of perceived political affiliations. These young men should have been given a second chance to prove themselves, not thrown out to become potential threats to society,” he warned.

He cited the persistent violence in Bawku as a major failure of the Interior Ministry, blaming poor strategic leadership for the unending bloodshed. “The Bawku situation has exposed Muntaka’s lack of tactical insight. The delayed and uncoordinated response from the Interior Ministry has cost lives and endangered the integrity of our national security apparatus,” he noted.

According to Mr. Tetteh, the recent fatal incident in Asawase is directly linked to the same systemic failure seen in Bawku. “Both crises are the result of a breakdown in intelligence, community engagement, and swift intervention. The Interior Ministry under Muntaka has failed to connect the dots and act proactively,” he added.

Mr. Tetteh emphasized that Ghana needs a results-oriented technocrat like Rtd. COP Kofi Boakye, who has decades of experience in handling high-level security operations. “He’s not just popular — he’s proven. Boakye has faced complex urban crime, political unrest, and violent extremism in the past, and his performance speaks for itself,” the analyst said.

He also pointed out that even the current IGP, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, would be a more credible choice for Interior Minister than Muntaka. “Yohuno, with his operational command experience and deep security background, is far better suited for that role. Muntaka has no experience in security matters — and the Ministry of Interior should never be managed by someone lacking tactical and operational leadership,” he asserted.

The CGPSR Director was, however, quick to clarify that Muntaka is not a failed politician, but simply in the wrong role. “Muntaka is a fine political figure — articulate, experienced, and well-connected. But the Interior Ministry is not where his strengths lie. He should be reassigned to a portfolio that suits his political skillset,” he advised.

The call for Muntaka’s dismissal comes amid rising public anxiety over growing incidents of robbery, landguard operations, youth clashes, and unresolved chieftaincy tensions. Many civil society voices are now echoing similar sentiments, urging President Akufo-Addo to act before the situation worsens.

Mr. Tetteh further expressed concern over recent reports of missing ammunition within the Ghana Armed Forces, describing it as an alarming development. He noted that the matter underscores the urgent need to place the country’s security apparatus in the hands of competent technocrats rather than political appointees. “When bullets go missing under the radar of our top military leadership, it sends a dangerous signal. We need swift and serious reforms before things spiral out of control,” he warned.

“It’s not too late to amend. I think the President can still make the necessary changes,” Mr. Tetteh concluded. “The security of the nation must be taken seriously. This is beyond partisanship. For the record, I have no interest in politics or political alignments — my only concern is national stability and safety for all Ghanaians.”