The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Policy Committee on Communications and Digitalization has challenged Communications Minister Sam George’s characterization of the previous administration’s record on rural telephony. …
Communications Minister Sam George has disclosed that PPL Net Ghana Limited must meet key legal and regulatory requirements, including submitting outstanding audited accounts, before it can receive additional spectrum. …
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, has announced significant reductions in MTN Ghana’s fibre broadband prices, describing the move as a response to calls for more affordable internet services. …
… 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. …
The NPP has challenged claims about Ghana's rural telephony programme, stating that the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project was launched in 2020 (not 2022) with a €155 million facility from China EXIM Bank targeting 2,016 sites. The party says an earlier phase deployed 430 sites between 2017–2018 connecting about 700,000 people, and the Akufo-Addo and Bawumia administration left 1,961 constructed sites and equipment for 400 more sites at the January 2025 handover.
The NPP has challenged claims about Ghana's rural telephony programme, stating that the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project was launched in 2020 (not 2022) with a €155 million facility from China EXIM Bank targeting 2,016 sites. The party says an earlier phase deployed 430 sites between 2017–2018 connecting about 700,000 people, and the Akufo-Addo and Bawumia administration left 1,961 constructed sites and equipment for 400 more sites at the January 2025 handover.
The NPP's Policy Committee on Communications and Digitalization challenged Communications Minister Sam George's characterization of the previous administration's rural telephony record, demanding a full status report on the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project. The Committee stated the project was launched in 2020 under GIFEC with €155 million financing from China EXIM Bank, targeting 2,016 sites to serve three to four million people in unserved and underserved communities, with the first site commissioned in November 2020.
Communications Minister Sam George has said that PPL Net Ghana Limited must submit outstanding audited accounts before the National Communications Authority can legally allocate it additional spectrum in three bands. The company's audited accounts are currently about a year in arrears.
Communications Minister Sam George has inaugurated the new Board of Directors of PPL Net Ghana Limited, which operates the AT Ghana brand, chaired by Hilary Denise Arko-Dadzie. The Minister said spectrum allocation to the company remains conditional on meeting legal requirements, including submission of audited accounts.
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak said the specific warning about torrential rains that triggered devastating floods across parts of Ghana was issued at 11 pm on Sunday, when most Ghanaians were asleep, making emergency preparations more difficult. At least nine people died and widespread destruction occurred to homes, businesses and infrastructure.
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak apologised to Ghanaians following devastating floods that claimed nine lives and destroyed homes and property after Monday's torrential rains. He acknowledged the government could have done more but noted that the specific alert for Monday's downpour only came late Sunday night, and said steps were taken to coordinate emergency messages to mobile phone users.
Communications Minister Sam George announced substantial reductions in MTN Ghana's fibre broadband prices, following government engagement with the company. A 100 Mbps unlimited package will now cost GH¢299 per month, down from GH¢987, while new packages include 300 Mbps for GH¢444 and 500 Mbps for GH¢999.
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.