By Emmanuella Sarfo
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that the long-awaited National Misinformation and Disinformation Bill is set to be laid before Parliament during its upcoming session.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, July 3, the Minister described the bill as a vital tool in protecting Ghana’s digital space from the growing threat of false and harmful content online.
“To protect the integrity of Ghana’s digital information space, the Ministry is making steady progress toward bringing the National Misinformation and Disinformation Bill before Parliament,” he said.
He explained that the proposed law will establish a clear legal framework to tackle the intentional spread of misinformation while preserving the public’s constitutional right to free expression.
“This legislation is designed to strengthen legal safeguards against the intentional spread of false or harmful digital content. It will provide enforcement clarity while upholding freedom of expression,” he added.
He further assured Ghanaians that the bill is not intended to suppress speech but to encourage responsible communication and improve trust in public discourse.
“We 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 stressed.
The bill forms part of the government’s broader digital governance strategy aimed at promoting transparency, media literacy, and accountability in the digital age.