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NSB to track and arrest individuals who incite violence and hate speech online
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the National Signals Bureau (NSB) will begin monitoring social media platforms and other online spaces to track down individuals who incite violence or spread hate speech.
Speaking during a media encounter at the Flagstaff House, the President said the move is to protect national security and safeguard citizens from dangerous online activities.
He explained that hate speech, fake news, and violent messages on the internet often fuel tension and can lead to conflicts if left unchecked.
President Mahama stated that persons found guilty of using online platforms to encourage violence or spread divisive messages will be arrested and prosecuted under the laws of Ghana.
He also urged Ghanaians to use social media responsibly and avoid posting or sharing content that could threaten peace and unity.
He further encouraged the public to report suspicious online activities to the authorities for prompt action.
The President stressed that while government respects freedom of speech, such freedoms must be exercised responsibly to ensure national security and social harmony.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.
During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.
He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.
This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.
By: Jacob Aggrey
