Also known as: National Information Technology Authority Bill, 2025 · the Bill · National Information Technology Agency (NITA) Bill · Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Bill, 2025 · Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill
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The Chronicle
With all due respect to the Speaker, any appeal for a reconsideration of the recently passed Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill ought to be respectfully declined. …
Why Parliament should respectfully decline the Speaker’s request for reconsiderationBusiness & Financial Times
… The National Information Technology Agency has also proposed a NITA Bill, along with several other bills, which are forward looking and demonstrate a renewed sense of commitment to creating a modern regulatory environment. …
Why we need a CEO-Gov’t Compact to accelerate economic transformationJoy Online
With all due respect to the Speaker, any appeal for a reconsideration of the recently passed Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill ought to be respectfully declined. …
Why Parliament should respectfully decline the Speaker’s request for reconsiderationJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Richmond Edem Kpotosu, has urged Ghanaians to brace themselves for any potential consequences arising from the passage and eventual assent of the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Bill, 2025. …
Prepare for possible consequences of anti-LGBTQ Bill, Ho Central MP tells GhanaiansJoy Online
… Dr Mark-Oliver Kevor, has explained that the ongoing development of the proposed NITA Bill has followed a “novel” and exploratory consultation process, which he says has contributed to public misunderstanding about the status and content of the draft legislation. …
Novel consultation process on bill caused public confusion – Acting NITA bossJoy Online
Technology consultant, Derek Laryea, has raised concerns over the potential impact of the proposed NITA Bill on Ghana’s burgeoning digital sector. …
Technology Consultant warns against expansive regulation in proposed NITA BillJoy Online
Communications Minister, Samuel George, has pushed back against criticisms of the proposed National Information Technology Agency (NITA) bill. …
NITA Bill: ‘I hear the tech industry, but we won’t rewrite rules’ – Sam George to critics on legislative processJoy Online
Ghana needs to have an important and urgent conversation, one that goes beyond the heated online debates we’ve seen regarding the proposed National Information Technology Authority Bill, 2025. …
Regulating tomorrow’s Ghana today: A case for getting the NITA Bill rightJoy Online
… In a detailed press statement issued on May 22, 2026, NITA said recent publications on social media platform X and other online forums contained “serious misconceptions” regarding its legal authority, the proposed NITA Bill and the basis for existing fees and charges within Ghana …
NITA defends ICT fees, rejects claims of ‘digital coup’An opinion piece argues that Parliament should not reopen debate on the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, contending that reversing an already-passed decision would undermine parliamentary authority and create a dangerous precedent where legislative resolutions could be viewed as provisional rather than final.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that Parliament should not reopen debate on the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, contending that reversing an already-passed decision would undermine parliamentary authority and create a dangerous precedent where legislative resolutions could be viewed as provisional rather than final.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's restored macroeconomic stability—including Cedi appreciation, 3.3% inflation, 6% GDP growth, and 45.3% debt-to-GDP ratio in 2025—creates the foundation for a structured partnership between government and business to drive economic transformation.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece argues that Parliament should reject the Speaker's appeal to reconsider the recently passed Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, citing the need to protect parliamentary authority and prevent decisions from being viewed as provisional rather than definitive.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Richmond Edem Kpotosu, MP for Ho Central, has urged Ghanaians to prepare for potential international repercussions following passage and assent of the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Bill, 2025, including possible reductions in foreign aid. He dismissed claims the bill was diluted and stated that Ghana will face consequences but "shall prevail."
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) says the broad stakeholder consultation approach taken in developing the proposed NITA Bill, while intended to strengthen the policy framework, has contributed to public misunderstanding about the draft legislation's status and content.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Derek Laryea has raised concerns that the proposed NITA Bill's expansion of the National Information Technology Agency's powers, including a proposed 1% levy on ICT businesses' topline gross revenue, could stifle innovation and entrepreneurship among young tech professionals in Ghana's digital sector.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel George defended the proposed National Information Technology Agency (NITA) bill against industry criticism, arguing that concerns about missing investment and funding details stem from misunderstanding Ghana's legislative process. He explained that such implementation details would be addressed through a Legislative Instrument after Parliament passes the bill, not within the substantive bill itself.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that while Ghana's government has a valid legal basis for the National Information Technology Authority Bill 2025 under existing acts and subsidiary legislation, the country should focus on whether the approach serves a thriving digital economy, not merely on legal validity or political debate.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) has defended its regulatory mandate and fees imposed on ICT companies and professionals, dismissing social media allegations that it is unlawfully implementing provisions of a proposed law not yet passed by Parliament. NITA stated that current fees and certification structures are derived from existing laws and Legislative Instruments already passed by Parliament, specifically the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations, 2023 and its 2025 amendment.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →