The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has announced that the use of sirens on government vehicles will now require presidential approval and that not all political appointees are entitled to the privilege.
In an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the minister said the directive, issued through the Office of the President, restricts siren installation unless a clear justification is provided and approved by President John Dramani Mahama.
“The president has firmly said anyone within the government who is not authorised to use it, and he or she puts it — when you arrest such persons, don’t leave it, furnish me with their names,” he said, relaying the president’s instructions.
An application portal has been opened for individuals seeking permission to use sirens on their official vehicles, with all requests subject to presidential scrutiny. The minister disclosed that even his fellow ministers have had to apply.
“My colleague ministers have applied, and I am processing it for the Office of the President to decide,” he said.
The policy is aimed at restoring discipline, curbing the misuse of privileges, and reinforcing public confidence in the equitable use of state resources on the country’s roads.
