Sam George is the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that his ministry is finalising a comprehensive legal framework to enable the arrest and prosecution of individuals responsible for spreading misinformation, disinformation, fake news, and hate speech in the country.
Speaking at the media launch of Cybersecurity Awareness 2025 on September 3, 2025, the sector minister issued a stern warning to those who misuse digital platforms to promote hate speech.
He explained that the proposed bill forms part of broader efforts to create a safer and more secure digital environment for Ghanaians, protecting them against online fraudsters and cyberbullies.
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“The ministry is almost done with work on our misinformation, disinformation, fake news, and hate speech bill. Don’t say you weren’t warned. We will come after you, we will prosecute you, and we will jail you,” he declared.
For his part, the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Divine Selasie Agbeti, emphasised that as Ghana transitions into a more digitised economy, there is an urgent need to prioritise online safety to safeguard citizens.
“Online safety cannot be left to chance. As we digitalise, we must also think about online safety. That is the spirit behind this year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, under the theme: Building a Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space,” he said.
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