… His remarks come amid ongoing debate over the status of the bill following assertions by Communications Minister and co-sponsor of the legislation, Sam George, as well as the Majority Leader, that Parliament’s responsibility ended once the bill was passed. …
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Information and Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, has urged the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, to prioritise reducing data costs and improving digital access rather than advancing what he describ …
… First introduced in June 2021 by a bipartisan group of Members of Parliament led by the Member for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, the legislation seeks to prohibit same-sex sexual relations, LGBTQ advocacy, promotion, funding and related activities. …
… Originally introduced in June 2021 by a bipartisan group of Members of Parliament led by Ningo-Prampram MP Sam George, the proposed legislation seeks to criminalise same-sex sexual relations, LGBTQ advocacy, funding and related activities. …
… Originally introduced in June 2021 by a bipartisan group of Members of Parliament led by Ningo-Prampram MP Sam George, the proposed legislation seeks to criminalise same-sex sexual relations, LGBTQ advocacy, funding and related activities. …
Storyteller and content creator, Jeffrey Nortey has met with Sam George to share the journey behind his upcoming production, ‘3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey.’ The meeting centered on Nortey’s evolution from digital conversations to live storytelling. …
… The current Minister, Hon Sam George, and his team at the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations deserve sincere recognition for their ambition to address the issue. …
… The anniversary was jointly launched by the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Mr Sam George, and MTN Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Stephen Blewett. …
… He was arrested for allegedly using AI technology to produce pictures of President John Mahama, Felix Ofuso Kwakye (Minister of Government Communication) and Sam George (Minister of Communication) dressed in feminine attires designed in LGBTQI colours. …
Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin has rejected the claim that Parliament becomes functus officio after passing legislation, asserting that the House has constitutional and procedural powers to revisit bills before they are presented to the President for assent, and that Parliament has established post-passage procedures to correct errors and reconsider decisions.
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Speaker Bagbin asserts Parliament can revisit bills before presidential assent—important constitutional power clarification amid ongoing governance debates.
Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin has rejected the claim that Parliament becomes functus officio after passing legislation, asserting that the House has constitutional and procedural powers to revisit bills before they are presented to the President for assent, and that Parliament has established post-passage procedures to correct errors and reconsider decisions.
Ranking Member Matthew Nyindam told Communications Minister Sam George to focus on reducing data costs and improving digital access rather than advancing a proposed policy requiring identity verification to access pornographic websites. Nyindam argued that Ghanaian voters expected economic relief in the digital space, not controversial policy proposals.
Speaker Alban Bagbin disclosed that he was taken aback when Parliament passed the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill while he was away on official duties, as he had only instructed legislators to begin consideration of it on Friday, May 29.
The MP for Akwatia says President Mahama will give assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, which Parliament passed on 29 May and seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, regardless of any legal challenges.
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.
Ghana's Parliament has passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities, advocacy and the promotion of non-conventional sexual relations and family values, including penalties for same-sex relations and sanctions against those promoting LGBTQ+ activities. The bill has drawn strong support from conservative and religious groups but criticism from human rights organisations and sections of the international community, with detractors warning it could undermine constitutional rights including freedom of expression and association.
Storyteller Jeffrey Nortey has announced a live storytelling experience titled "3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey" scheduled for June 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the National Theatre, bringing his digital stories to a stage audience.
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.
MTN Ghana, the country's largest telecommunications company, officially launched its 30th anniversary celebrations at its headquarters in Accra under the theme "30 Years of Progress, Powered by You." The launch, jointly led by the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation and MTN Ghana's CEO, sets the tone for year-long activities honouring customers, employees, partners, and communities.
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.