… Other speakers included the Chairperson of the National Media Commission (NMC), Professor Akua Opokua Britwum, the Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. …
… Chairperson of the National Media Commission, Professor Akua Opokua Britwum, said ethical journalism must go beyond individual conduct to include the governance of digital platforms. …
… He distinguished the NCA’s responsibility for regulating electronic communications infrastructure from editorial regulation of journalism, which falls under the mandate of the National Media Commission (NMC). …
… Professor Akua Opokua Britwum, Chairperson of the National Media Commission, said ethical journalism must go beyond individual conduct to include the governance of digital platforms. …
George Sarpong, Executive Secretary, National Media Commission (NMC), has cautioned political parties against becoming unwitting tools for foreign actors seeking to manipulate Ghana’s information environment. …
The Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission (NMC), George Sarpong, has cautioned political parties against becoming unwitting tools for foreign actors seeking to manipulate Ghana’s information environment. …
The National Peace Council (NPC), in partnership with CRS Ghana, the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), the National Media Commission (NMC) and UNDP Ghana, has convened an inter-party dialogue in Accra to promote social cohesion and strengthen Ghana’s democratic …
… Beyond not paying my wife, as Chairman of the National Media Commission from 2018 to 2024, since the last Commission ended its tenure on December 24, 2024, we have not received our arrears for 2022, 2023 and 2024 although new members have been paid part of their allowance since t …
… Organisations such as the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the National Media Commission (NMC), the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), civil society organisations, legal advocacy groups, and other professional bodies should continue …
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr told the Ghana Journalists Association that media must prioritise determining what the public needs to know over maximising attention through controversy and sensationalism. He stressed that accuracy and professional judgment should not be sacrificed for speed, and that journalism's central challenge in today's environment is verifying truth amid information overload.
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr told the Ghana Journalists Association that media must prioritise determining what the public needs to know over maximising attention through controversy and sensationalism. He stressed that accuracy and professional judgment should not be sacrificed for speed, and that journalism's central challenge in today's environment is verifying truth amid information overload.
At the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th Anniversary Symposium in Accra, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Managing Editor of Insight Newspaper, called on media practitioners to strengthen professional standards and public trust by verifying information, refusing to publish unverified allegations, and ensuring technology complements rather than replaces professional journalism judgment.
The NCA Director-General has urged journalists and media practitioners to maintain professional standards of accuracy, fairness, accountability and verification as the media industry becomes increasingly digital, emphasizing that public trust must remain central to journalism.
At Ghana Journalists Association's 77th anniversary symposium, Kwesi Pratt Jnr urged media practitioners to strengthen public trust through accurate reporting, courageous investigative work, and refusing to publish unverified allegations, arguing that media credibility is built through professional practice rather than slogans.
The National Media Commission has reconstituted the boards of the Ghana News Agency, Graphic Communications Group Ltd, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, and New Times Corporation in consultation with the President and in accordance with constitutional and statutory provisions. Dr Kwame Akuffo Anoff-Ntow chairs the GNA Board, Prof. Samuel Kweku Hayford chairs GCGL, Mr Francis Mills Robertson chairs GBC, and Dr Charity Binka chairs New Times Corporation.
George Sarpong, Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission, has cautioned political parties against becoming tools for foreign actors seeking to manipulate Ghana's information environment. He explained that foreign information manipulation and interference exploits truthful but contextually deceptive material amplified through algorithms, and warned that political parties are particularly vulnerable vectors for such divisions.
The National Media Commission's Executive Secretary has cautioned political parties against becoming tools for foreign actors seeking to manipulate Ghana's information environment through foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), which exploits truthful but decontextualised information and amplifies it to create divisions.
The National Peace Council, in partnership with CRS Ghana, CDD-Ghana, the National Media Commission and UNDP Ghana, held an inter-party dialogue in Accra bringing together political party representatives, the Electoral Commission, media associations and governance stakeholders to strengthen social cohesion and democratic resilience before, during and after elections. Discussions covered inter-party trust, responsible political communication, inflammatory rhetoric, and cooperation on peace and electoral security as part of the broader Political Party Trust Building Programme.
An opinion piece argues that ordinary Ghanaians who supplied food items under the Free Senior High School Policy in Q4 2024 are waiting for payment, citing a norm that government pays for fourth-quarter services in the first quarter of the following year. The writer calls for President Mahama to ensure justice for these suppliers.
Ghana faces a challenge in protecting both freedom of expression and individual dignity while maintaining democratic principles. The article reflects on tensions between defending speech freedoms and enforcing legal boundaries against social media commentators.
Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, warned that Ghana risks reintroducing the repealed criminal libel law if police continue arresting people over alleged false publications instead of allowing civil legal processes. He cited the arrest of broadcaster Kwabena Bobie Ansah over claims about former First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo as an example, arguing that defamation should be handled through the National Media Commission, retractions, apologies, or civil court suits rather than police action.
Ghana's National Film Authority Deputy Executive Secretary James Gardiner has assured filmmakers that authorities are working on tougher measures to curb illegal broadcast of movies by television stations, following complaints from Nollywood producer Uchenna Mbunabo about Ghanaian stations downloading films from YouTube and airing them without permission or compensation.
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has urged journalists to embrace innovation and artificial intelligence while maintaining core values of accuracy, ethics and public service. She stressed that credibility and public trust must remain central to journalism despite technological change, and called on media organisations to invest in digital transformation and fact-checking systems.
The Ghana Journalists Association has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Central Regional Chairman of the NDC, Richard Asiedu, to publicly apologise for his alleged role in an attack on Obaatanpa Radio at Kasoa on June 25, or face legal action and be declared an "enemy of press freedom". The GJA says a group allegedly stormed the station, assaulted staff, and locked it up, disrupting operations for several hours.
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development will hold a Ghana Media Summit on July 9, 2026, bringing together journalists, policymakers, and civil society actors to discuss defending democracy against disinformation in West Africa. The event marks seven years of CJID's work in Ghana through its fact-checking initiative DUBAWA Ghana, and will be preceded by an OSINT training workshop for regional journalists.
An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian comedian Ras Nene (Akabenezer) increasingly uses skits depicting sexual conquest and reducing women to objects, normalising harmful attitudes in a context where sexual violence remains high in Ghana.
The Ghana Journalists Association's Central Region Branch condemned an alleged attack on Obatanpa Radio in Kasoa and called for a transparent police investigation and prosecution of those responsible, regardless of political affiliation. The Association also called on the National Democratic Congress to publicly condemn the incident, apologise to victims and media practitioners, and take disciplinary action against any party officials found responsible.
The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association has condemned an alleged attack on Obaatanpa Radio 92.5 in Kasoa and called for a swift police investigation. According to GIBA's account of the station's management statement, the Municipal Chief Executive for Awutu Senya East, the Central Regional NDC Chairman, and others reportedly verbally and physically attacked staff, switched off transmission and locked the facility following a live discussion on internal party matters.
The National Media Commission has appointed Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as Managing Director of New Times Corporation, which publishes Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers. The appointment was made in consultation with the President and is effective June 5, 2026.
Member of Parliament Samuel Nartey George rejected claims that the government's digital legislation process lacks transparency, stating that extensive stakeholder consultations have been conducted since draft bills were first published and updated versions have been shared with those who submitted concerns. George said four law firms have been engaged to support the drafting and review process alongside technical experts, and cited engagements with technology industry leaders, civil society groups, and the National Media Commission as evidence of the ministry's openness.
The National Commission for Civic Education has urged students and young people to lead the fight against corruption, which it says has weakened the country's fundamental values and hindered development. The NCCE organised a tertiary-level symposium with the University of Technology and Applied Sciences to discuss ethical leadership, accountability, and the rule of law.
Ghana ascended to 39th place out of 180 countries in the 2026 Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index with a score of 72.20, its strongest performance in five years, recovering from 52nd position in 2025. This advancement follows a five-year oscillation marked by earlier declines linked to economic strain and journalist safety concerns, before a recent rebound in 2026.
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu warned journalists and media organisations that misinformation threatens Ghana's democracy and that they must prioritise credibility over sensational headlines. Speaking at a World Press Freedom Day event, he stressed that the media is an ally of good governance and reaffirmed the government's commitment to press freedom and journalist safety.
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has warned that the spread of disinformation and fake news poses a threat to Ghana's democracy, national security and public health, eroding trust in institutions and weakening democratic stability. He argued the solution should be better information and faster responses, not censorship.
Ghana has climbed to 39th place out of 180 countries in the 2026 Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index with a score of 72.20, marking its strongest performance in five years after rising 13 places from 52nd in 2025.
Amos Safo argues that Ghana is deviating from democratic rule and faces descent into authoritarianism, citing spate of arrests of opposition supporters and others expressing views on social media. He contends that free speech is being criminalised and Ghana's post-1992 democratic reputation is being dissipated.