National Media Commission — constitutional regulator of Ghana's media sector that reconstitutes state media boards and advises on press freedom and information integrity.
… GIBA seeks stronger role for NMC The association is also pushing for stronger constitutional safeguards for the National Media Commission (NMC) and greater sectoral representation in its composition. …
… But Ghana’s Constitution already provides an institution whose mandate places it at the heart of that conversation: the National Media Commission (NMC). …
… But Ghana’s Constitution already provides an institution whose mandate places it at the heart of that conversation: the National Media Commission (NMC). …
… He has tasked the MFWA and GJA to lead a broad stakeholder process involving the National Media Commission, Ghana Police Service, civil society organisations, traditional media organisations, content creators, bloggers and influencers, legal and human-rights experts, religious bo …
… The proposed stakeholder engagement is expected to bring together the National Media Commission, Ghana Police Service, civil society organisations, traditional media organisations, religious bodies, content creators, bloggers and influencers. …
… The proposed stakeholder engagement is expected to bring together the National Media Commission, Ghana Police Service, religious bodies, civil society organisations, traditional media organisations, social media content creators, bloggers and influencers. …
… Mr Ofosu also called for a review of the role of the National Media Commission (NMC) to make it more responsive to contemporary developments within the media industry. …
… NMC role may need review On media regulation, the Minister suggested that there could be a need to review the role of the National Media Commission (NMC) to make it more relevant to current developments in the media industry. …
… I cannot tell if the roles of the National Media Commission (NMC) have changed. I cannot tell if, because the number of media houses has increased exponentially, monitoring and evaluation has become a challenge. …
… On his part, the Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission (NMC), George Sarpong, called for stronger collaboration among the media, civic education institutions, and other stakeholders to protect Ghana’s democracy from the growing threat of disinformation. …
The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association is calling for key protections for media freedom to be entrenched in Ghana's Constitution during the ongoing constitutional review, warning that relying on ordinary legislation could leave the sector vulnerable to changes by successive governments. GIBA said many of its recommendations to the Constitutional Review Committee were not reflected in the committee's final report, though it welcomed proposals concerning media independence and regulation.
The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association is calling for key protections for media freedom to be entrenched in Ghana's Constitution during the ongoing constitutional review, warning that relying on ordinary legislation could leave the sector vulnerable to changes by successive governments. GIBA said many of its recommendations to the Constitutional Review Committee were not reflected in the committee's final report, though it welcomed proposals concerning media independence and regulation.
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Journalists Association and Media Foundation for West Africa to convene a national stakeholder engagement on hate speech, abusive online content, and responsible digital communication, and to develop a roadmap for addressing the problem. The engagement is expected to involve the National Media Commission, Ghana Police Service, civil society, traditional media, bloggers, influencers, legal and human-rights experts, digital platforms and other institutions.
President John Dramani Mahama has asked the Ghana Journalists Association and Media Foundation for West Africa to lead a national stakeholder engagement on hate speech, abusive online content, and responsible digital communication, and to develop a roadmap addressing the issue. The initiative raises questions about where to draw the line between legitimate criticism and hate speech in Ghana's public discourse.
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned against the criminalisation of legitimate criticism, political commentary, satire and dissent while addressing harmful content on social media. He called on the Media Foundation for West Africa and Ghana Journalists Association to jointly convene a national stakeholder engagement on hate speech and harmful content, noting that arrests over mere criticism could be counterproductive and undermine public confidence in state institutions.
President Mahama has cautioned against disproportionate arrests for mere criticism or political commentary, saying such actions risk creating "undeserving martyrs" and eroding public confidence in state institutions. He has called for a national stakeholder engagement to develop a balanced approach that protects freedom of expression while addressing genuinely harmful digital content.
President Mahama has tasked the Media Foundation for West Africa and Ghana Journalists Association to jointly convene a national stakeholder engagement on hate speech and harmful digital content, seeking to develop a coherent approach that protects freedom of expression while addressing genuinely harmful online conduct.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, said the Government does not condone harassment or intimidation of journalists and considers the media an important partner in national development. He reaffirmed the Government's commitment to creating a safe environment for journalists to work freely and professionally.
Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the government is not afraid of media criticism and views constructive engagement with journalists as essential feedback on policies and programmes. He cautioned against abuse of journalism and freedom of speech, arguing that enforcing laws against speech that creates danger or threatens public safety does not undermine freedom of expression.
An opinion piece laments the fall in quality of Ghana's radio and television programming, contrasting earlier eras when stations employed trained professionals with what the author sees as current low standards in talk shows, religious, and educational content.
The Deputy EU Ambassador to Ghana says the media and National Commission for Civic Education must play critical roles in educating citizens about a forthcoming constitutional review covering decentralisation, accountability, and human rights, including a proposed death penalty abolition. The EU pledged continued support for Ghana's civic education efforts and praised Ghana's press freedom ranking of 39th globally.
Ghana News Agency's eight-member Governing Board, chaired by Dr Kwame Akuffo Anoff-Ntow, has been inaugurated with a mandate to provide strategic policy direction, promote public accountability, and safeguard editorial independence. The National Media Commission commended GNA's commitment to accurate news dissemination and urged the new board to build on past achievements.
Major General Timothy Ba-Taa-Banah, Director of the Ghana National Counter Terrorism Fusion Centre, urged the media to use its influence to help the public understand its civic responsibilities for maintaining peace and stability in Ghana. He said the media remained a critical partner in the national security architecture because of its ability to reach communities, shape discourse, and provide early warning of developments threatening national peace.
The National Media Commission's Executive Secretary said excessive money in politics could undermine democratic governance and urged the media and public to take interest in campaign financing. CDD-Ghana has developed a model law on political campaign financing for consideration, with participation from representatives of various political parties.
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.