The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has announced the readiness of the National Misinformation and Disinformation Bill for submission to Parliament in the forthcoming legislative session.
Addressing the media on Thursday, July 3, the Minister underscored the bill’s strategic importance in safeguarding the integrity of Ghana’s digital environment amid growing concerns over the proliferation of false information and its impact on national security, public trust, and democratic participation.
According to Hon. George, the proposed legislation seeks to create a comprehensive legal framework to combat the deliberate dissemination of false or harmful digital content while upholding constitutional protections on freedom of expression.
“The Ministry is advancing efforts to present the National Misinformation and Disinformation Bill to Parliament to safeguard the credibility of Ghana’s digital ecosystem,” he stated.
He explained that, “This law will reinforce the fight against the deliberate dissemination of harmful digital content by offering legal clarity without compromising freedom of expression.”
The Minister disclosed that the bill is designed to empower relevant state institutions to respond effectively to the intentional spread of misinformation, with provisions that aim to strike a balance between legal enforcement and the preservation of civil liberties.
Story: Janet Ayethe
