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Cybersecurity and misinformation bills not meant to silence citizens – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the Cybersecurity Amendment Bill (2025) and the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill currently before Parliament are not intended to limit free speech.
In a message posted on his Facebook page after the 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards on Saturday, the President said the bills are aimed at protecting citizens and promoting truth in the digital space.
“The bills are not designed to restrict free expression. They are meant to safeguard the citizenry and uphold truth in the digital realm,” he stated.
He acknowledged that while digital tools have made it easier to access and share information, they have also enabled the spread of hate, defamation, impersonation, and cyberbullying.
The government, he said, is committed to addressing these challenges responsibly.
President Mahama recognised that the GJA and civil society organisations have raised concerns about the proposed laws.
He assured them that these concerns will be addressed transparently and constructively.
“Our aim is to extend the ethical standards of traditional journalism into the digital space without infringing on constitutional freedoms,” he said.
He stressed that freedom of expression comes with responsibility.
“Freedom of expression does not include the freedom to ruin reputations, threaten lives, or incite violence. The boundary of free speech is speech that endangers peace and human dignity,” he added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
