The assurance comes amid growing concerns over the application of electronic communications laws to threaten the work of media practitioners. Several journalists at the event shared accounts of arrests, interrogations, and legal actions linked to online publications and social media commentary arising from their professional duties. The Speaker emphasised the need to strike a careful balance between safeguarding national security and upholding freedom of expression, noting that a free and independent media remains a cornerstone of Ghana’s democratic governance. The dinner night, which brought together journalists, lawmakers, and key stakeholders, ended with renewed calls for sustained engagement to ensure that electronic communications laws are implemented in a manner that protects journalists and strengthens democracy. Also, watch below Amnesty International's 'Protect the Protest' documentary as the world marks International Human Rights Day 2025The wait is over!

Source: GhanaWeb December 24, 2025 05:31 UTC