Accra: Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has led a delegation of Volta Chiefs to Accra to seek reforms over alleged abuses at inland border checkpoint operations. The engagement occurred when the delegation from the Volta Region House of Chiefs met with Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, the Minister of Interior.
According to Ghana News Agency, the visit was prompted by increasing complaints from residents and road users about the conduct of some security personnel at inland border checkpoints in parts of the Volta Region. The concerns raised included reports of inhuman treatment of commuters, the use of offensive language, and actions perceived as undermining the dignity of residents.
The delegation highlighted Asikuma Junction and Sogakope as areas where complaints had been persistent, causing public unease and tension along those routes. Addressing the delegation, the Interior Minister acknowledged the concerns and assured that misconduct by any officer would not be tolerated.
Alhaji Mubarak emphasized that while inland checkpoints are crucial to national security, ‘their operations must always respect human rights and lawful conduct.’ He noted that mechanisms would be strengthened to monitor officers and apply sanctions where abuses were established.
Mr James Gunu, on behalf of the delegation, welcomed the assurances and described the engagement as frank and constructive. He appealed to residents to remain calm, stating that the Volta Regional Coordinating Council remained committed to safeguarding security while upholding human dignity and public welfare.