The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, has announced that the government is working around the clock to introduce a bill to curb the deliberate spread of false information online.
Speaking at a media briefing on Thursday, July 3, 2025, the minister stated that the National Misinformation and Disinformation Bill is nearing completion and will be presented before Parliament during its upcoming session.
The minister and MP for Ningo-Prampram explained that the new bill is part of the government’s move in ensuring the integrity of Ghana’s digital information space.
“To protect the integrity of Ghana’s digital information ecosystem, the ministry is making steady progress on bringing the National Misinformation and Disinformation Bill to Parliament,” he stated.
The proposed bill, he added, is intended to strengthen legal safeguards against the deliberate creation and circulation of false or harmful digital content.
“The bill is designed to create a clear legal framework for enforcement, enabling statutory bodies to act decisively while upholding freedom of expression. Will not clamp down on freedom of expression, which will be respected. However, when your right to free expression ends, your duty not to misinform begins.”
He said the bill reflects the ministry’s commitment to ensuring accountability in the digital space, promoting public trust, and supporting digital literacy without compromising democratic values.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana