‘Address live sex trend on TikTok’

Media personality Yaa Yeboah has called on the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, to take action against a disturbing trend on social media involving some Ghanaian youth.

According to her, there is a growing problem on social media, particularly TikTok where some young people are streaming sexual acts live, including masturbation, just to gain views and engagement.

In a discussion on UTV’s United Showbiz, Yaa Yeboah said this behaviour goes against the values and morals of the country and should not be allowed to continue unchecked.

She urged the minister to step in, explaining that since social media falls under his ministry as part of the digital space, he has a responsibility to regulate it.

“I would like to bring to Sam George’s attention the need to focus on social media, particularly on TikTok, which falls under his ministry. There have been concerning incidents where people stream live sexual acts, engage in masturbation, and even expose themselves on TikTok for viewers. These activities do not align with the morals and values of Ghana,” she stated.

Yaa Yeboah also pointed out that other countries have strict measures on what is allowed online.

She said certain words like “sex,” “gun,” and “rape” are flagged and can lead to accounts being restricted or banned. She believes Ghana should adopt similar rules to protect its digital space.

She added that even though these apps are developed outside Ghana, they operate within the country’s borders, and Ghana has the right to set rules on how they are used.

“For instance, when we consider TikTok in other countries like the United States and China, words such as ‘sex,’ ‘gun,’ and ‘rape’ are flagged, and content is often removed. We should adopt similar measures to protect our social media space and uphold our cultural standards,” she said.

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