Government finalises law to criminalise fake news

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Nana TRUMU TRUMU Addo 3 months ago

WONTUMI, ABRONYE AND THE NPP PASTOR WITH BOFROT CHEEKS WILL SURELY GO TO JAIL

WONTUMI, ABRONYE AND THE NPP PASTOR WITH BOFROT CHEEKS WILL SURELY GO TO JAIL
Ogyanie 3 months ago

Long over due.

Long over due.
Hmmm moment 3 months ago

This donkey is bringing back the criminal libel law. what an animal

This donkey is bringing back the criminal libel law. what an animal
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

It seems like you want to sideline your opponents, since most media in Ghana is either NDC or NPP affiliated.

It seems like you want to sideline your opponents, since most media in Ghana is either NDC or NPP affiliated.
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

The most important or significant achievement is to propose that Parliament makes laws to abolish the practice of political appointments and ensure that all top officials in government will be elected by votes, instead of app ...
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The most important or significant achievement is to propose that Parliament makes laws to abolish the practice of political appointments and ensure that all top officials in government will be elected by votes, instead of appointed and used for corruption, theft and conspiracies or covered up in some wrongdoings. This is bring you more respect by honesty, integrity and accountability, because government belongs to all citizens who must also have the chance to serve in top positions without any form of limitations of discrimination.
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

The practice of Political Appointments is discriminatory, deceptive, non-democratic, anti-democracy, threat-to-democracy, conspiring, corruptive and failure-rooted. It looks like most people in politics are criminal gangs who ...
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The practice of Political Appointments is discriminatory, deceptive, non-democratic, anti-democracy, threat-to-democracy, conspiring, corruptive and failure-rooted. It looks like most people in politics are criminal gangs whose intents is to enslave their citizens due to the high level of ignorance in the masses or simply, most people in Africa, especially, most people of Ghana are still fools with only a few people of wisdom and honestly to understand all that I keep reporting.
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

Over 90% of the people in Ghana do not really understand what is government. They think that government is those few corrupt politicians who never lift up society or any group of gangs who have won power by votes as winner ta ...
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Over 90% of the people in Ghana do not really understand what is government. They think that government is those few corrupt politicians who never lift up society or any group of gangs who have won power by votes as winner takes all to enrich their pockets and silence everyone who do not belong to their party. The poverty and failure in Ghana is merely due to ignorance, not illiteracy, because there are millions of highly educated Ghanaians who cannot understand all I keep saying or be able to reason with me or come close to what is good for Ghana but will try to challenge me when I start pointing out the truth and what is needed such as abolishing the practice of political appointments and ensuring that all top officials in government are elected by votes to create Government Of Expertise (GOE) for quick progress rather than using Government Of Appointees (GOA) to destroy progress and create cycles of poverty.
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

Most Ghanaians have lost their conscience, integrity, honesty, intelligence, trust and most of the good human attributes, because they know that political appointments is not good for Ghana but a treat to democracy but they w ...
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Most Ghanaians have lost their conscience, integrity, honesty, intelligence, trust and most of the good human attributes, because they know that political appointments is not good for Ghana but a treat to democracy but they will never be bold or honest to say it, possibly due to fear, naivety or foolishness, but will complain, when IGP is removed or replaced, when CJ is removed or replaced, when EC is removed or replaced. It is like even if you are the best by performance in government, you must be removed or replaced by the new government. Mostly, these practices tend to destroy any good initiatives started by the various opponent appointees with waste of resources. There over 100 reasons why the practice of political appointments is a threat to progress in Ghana, Africa and almost all poor nations. I can justify with enough reasons and solid evidences that no one can dispute. Ignorance is the most dangerous disease in Africa, especially, in Ghana, where most of the ignorant people with high education try to blame their ignorance on people with less or no education who are not the problem, because they trust the highly educated ones who cannot solve problems due to their ignorance, selfishness, greed, arrogance, ego, and resistance to ideas etc.
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

It is very risky to fully trust any Ghanaian these days, because you may be disappointed and you may regret. Now, it is hard to define the Ghanaian culture. I am Prophet Professor Prince Awuah David.

It is very risky to fully trust any Ghanaian these days, because you may be disappointed and you may regret. Now, it is hard to define the Ghanaian culture. I am Prophet Professor Prince Awuah David.
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

If anyone ask me to describe the culture of most Ghanaians, I would say, it mostly; selfishness, disunity, ignorance, arrogance, show-off, back-biting, gossiping, pull-him-down, mistrust, corruption, theft, deception, false-h ...
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If anyone ask me to describe the culture of most Ghanaians, I would say, it mostly; selfishness, disunity, ignorance, arrogance, show-off, back-biting, gossiping, pull-him-down, mistrust, corruption, theft, deception, false-humility, pretense, hypocrisy, superstition, witch-fearing, hear-saying, quick-judgements, quick-conclusion, mutual destruction, chew-and-pour, certificate-focus, bribery, self-hatred, foreigner-lovely, public-destruction, greed, short-term, visionless, anti-maintenance and poor-leadership etc. these attributes in most people of Ghana are real and are not even fully exhaustive (not all listed).

Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

Even the woman you marry can be pregnant with another man, give birth and pretend the baby is your child, just for money instead of love which is constantly calling for DNA test after years.

Even the woman you marry can be pregnant with another man, give birth and pretend the baby is your child, just for money instead of love which is constantly calling for DNA test after years.
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

The real good morals in most Ghanaians are now lost.

The real good morals in most Ghanaians are now lost.
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

Until the practice of political appointments are abolished by a legal constitution via parliament and all top government officials are required to be elected by votes, Ghanaian will not develop and continue to remain poor wit ...
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Until the practice of political appointments are abolished by a legal constitution via parliament and all top government officials are required to be elected by votes, Ghanaian will not develop and continue to remain poor with low average life expectancy. I prophesy now. I am Prophet Professor Prince Awuah David (PhD ncu.edu), alias Divine Ninja of America.
OGyam 3 months ago

@ Devine, can you forward your comment to Donald Trump, he needs it in America more than us in Ghana.

@ Devine, can you forward your comment to Donald Trump, he needs it in America more than us in Ghana.
King 3 months ago

Good move am proud of you and NDC

Good move am proud of you and NDC
MAHAMAH IS INTOLERANT 3 months ago

Idi Amin is back

Idi Amin is back
Test2 3 months ago

THE LAWLESSNESS OF THE BUSH AKAN MISBEHAVING IN THEIR ONEMAN STUDIO IS COMING TO AN END
BUSH PEOPLE CALLING THEMSELVES JOURNALISTS

THE LAWLESSNESS OF THE BUSH AKAN MISBEHAVING IN THEIR ONEMAN STUDIO IS COMING TO AN END
BUSH PEOPLE CALLING THEMSELVES JOURNALISTS
Test2 3 months ago

THE LAWLESSNESS OF THE BUSH AKAN MISBEHAVING IN THEIR ONEMAN STUDIO IS COMING TO AN END
BUSH PEOPLE CALLING THEMSELVES JOURNALISTS

THE LAWLESSNESS OF THE BUSH AKAN MISBEHAVING IN THEIR ONEMAN STUDIO IS COMING TO AN END
BUSH PEOPLE CALLING THEMSELVES JOURNALISTS
ZARGON 3 months ago

why do you want to lie in the first place? smh

why do you want to lie in the first place? smh
Yaw 3 months ago

What everyone has is his name and integrity but do take a look around insults,Defamation,irresponsible talk baseless and senseless issues all in the name of Party Politics and plain invasion of privactmy and they go scot free ...
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What everyone has is his name and integrity but do take a look around insults,Defamation,irresponsible talk baseless and senseless issues all in the name of Party Politics and plain invasion of privactmy and they go scot free etc etc.

Talk behave but you must equally respect the right of and opinion of others.

Ghana Constituion in Article 12(1) guarantee freedom of speech as a fundamental human right

but at the same time there is a caveat in Article12 (2)
. Every person in Ghana, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinion, colour, religion, creed or gender shall be entitled to the fundamental human rights and freedoms of the individual contained in this Chapter but SUBJECT to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest.

This is where the challenge is do we respect the right and freedom of others?

If the law is curing this and those cyber criminals Identity theft scammers fraudsters who won't work hard but scheme to get others swindled so be it I equally feel every sim card sold to someone must be linked to his Ghana Card to stop these madness!!

J.C. 3 months ago

Thank Sam George and his party for making laws against fake news, that's very good, but it awaits your propaganda party, NDC, in the near future. For now, you will enjoy it by making selective justice, but when power changes, ...
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Thank Sam George and his party for making laws against fake news, that's very good, but it awaits your propaganda party, NDC, in the near future. For now, you will enjoy it by making selective justice, but when power changes, those laws will be strictly enforced, so NDC should take note.
Oprege 3 months ago

What happened to Sam George’s anti LGBT crusade ? Such a hypocritical PIG !!!

What happened to Sam George’s anti LGBT crusade ? Such a hypocritical PIG !!!
Nana Kpetoe 3 months ago

HYPOCRISY, HYPOCRITES AND LIARS

WICKED AND HYPOCRITICAL NDC NOW REALIZES THE EFFECT OF LIES, INSULTS AND FOOLISHNESS ON GHANA. ALL THEIR YOU G POLITICIANS ARE REWARDED FOR LYING AND BEING VIOLENT. WHAT A COUNTRY. NOW WE AR ...
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HYPOCRISY, HYPOCRITES AND LIARS

WICKED AND HYPOCRITICAL NDC NOW REALIZES THE EFFECT OF LIES, INSULTS AND FOOLISHNESS ON GHANA. ALL THEIR YOU G POLITICIANS ARE REWARDED FOR LYING AND BEING VIOLENT. WHAT A COUNTRY. NOW WE ARE ENTERING THE TERRITORY OF CRIMINALIZING FREE SPEECH AND BARE FACED DICTATORSHIP. HMMM. AS3M NO AY3 CRIDICAL. GHANA PAAAAA NIE?
TORTOISE 3 months ago

Presumed to be different from the Preventive Detention Act of the CPP regime of President Kwame Nkrumah.
It is all about the truth, the whole truth nothing but the truth.

Presumed to be different from the Preventive Detention Act of the CPP regime of President Kwame Nkrumah.
It is all about the truth, the whole truth nothing but the truth.
foolish boy 3 months ago

fool

fool
Pelicles. 3 months ago

Did I read the article well that as Ghana transition into "Digital Economy", really? During the campaign, Mahama told Ghanaians especially, the Ga people that they do not need digitization but kenkey so, what is the meaning o ...
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Did I read the article well that as Ghana transition into "Digital Economy", really? During the campaign, Mahama told Ghanaians especially, the Ga people that they do not need digitization but kenkey so, what is the meaning of digitized economy this man is talking about?

By the way, Sam George should understand that whatever law he proposes against fake news, he will live long enough to see its outcome because he should remember when he was in opposition, and one day, he will become an ex-minister.
Dan 3 months ago

And legalizing prophecy. Hmm

And legalizing prophecy. Hmm
Efo Kofi 3 months ago

Kwaashiaa buulu buulu foolish people

Kwaashiaa buulu buulu foolish people
OSAFO KANTANKA 3 months ago

Many Thanks four the Law to Criminalise FAKE NEWS, hate Speech etc. It’s long Overdue. I hope Long Custodial sentences for repeat offenders.

Many Thanks four the Law to Criminalise FAKE NEWS, hate Speech etc. It’s long Overdue. I hope Long Custodial sentences for repeat offenders.
Yaw Mensah 3 months ago

This law when passed will be used against you people proposing it in the future. You were blamable in the past and you surely will be found wanting in the future.

This law when passed will be used against you people proposing it in the future. You were blamable in the past and you surely will be found wanting in the future.

ADAMA latse 3 months ago

See this ugly, stupid and good for nothing, lazy GA BASTARD!

Kwasiapanyin!

OFUI

NKRAN nni aboa bi

U know fake news?

Odwaneeee

See this ugly, stupid and good for nothing, lazy GA BASTARD!

Kwasiapanyin!

OFUI

NKRAN nni aboa bi

U know fake news?

Odwaneeee
AAA+ 3 months ago

So this fool some months ago he wasn't aware of online safety right, time only tells it well

So this fool some months ago he wasn't aware of online safety right, time only tells it well
Samuel 3 months ago

I hope it does not catch the same person introducing it

I hope it does not catch the same person introducing it
Nana Kese, Newark, New Jersey 3 months ago

Useless boy of a Minister

Useless boy of a Minister
Agya Yaw 3 months ago

Sam George fa wo nkwasiasem fre ho

Sam George fa wo nkwasiasem fre ho
Chiga 3 months ago

Funny. A law the will be applied against them in 4 or 8 years time. The most idiotic fellas are politicians. They think today no tomorrow

Funny. A law the will be applied against them in 4 or 8 years time. The most idiotic fellas are politicians. They think today no tomorrow
Dr. SAS, Attorney at Law 3 months ago

This person promoted the fake news that he will cause the anti-gay bill to be enacted into law. Now where is the bill?
He should go to prison!

This person promoted the fake news that he will cause the anti-gay bill to be enacted into law. Now where is the bill?
He should go to prison!
The The 3 months ago

Dr SAS, this incoming law will find you wanted. Why? I believe calling yourself Attorney at Law is fake. Sam George “ should go to jail for saying he will cause the anti-gay bill to be enacted into law”? Calling yourself ...
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Dr SAS, this incoming law will find you wanted. Why? I believe calling yourself Attorney at Law is fake. Sam George “ should go to jail for saying he will cause the anti-gay bill to be enacted into law”? Calling yourself Attorney at Law is disinformation.
Kojo 3 months ago

You used fake news and hate words to come to power now you want to crimilise it continue NDC even nkrumah couldn't stay power for life. Politician don't learn.

You used fake news and hate words to come to power now you want to crimilise it continue NDC even nkrumah couldn't stay power for life. Politician don't learn.
Kwame nkrumah 3 months ago

Why? Leave fake nws alone

Why? Leave fake nws alone
Culture of Silence 3 months ago

Culture of Silence

Culture of Silence
New Boy 3 months ago

Let’s wait to see what is considered misinformation and disinformation. Just for the argument, some three years ago it was misinformation to say that the convenient (COVID) virus was from a well funded lab. Myriads of other ...
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Let’s wait to see what is considered misinformation and disinformation. Just for the argument, some three years ago it was misinformation to say that the convenient (COVID) virus was from a well funded lab. Myriads of other examples. We will see.
New Boy 3 months ago

Oh yes, and who will be the arbiter of truth? Our dear politicians? Or a Government (politically) Mr appointed Truth Commission?

Oh yes, and who will be the arbiter of truth? Our dear politicians? Or a Government (politically) Mr appointed Truth Commission?
Blesson 3 months ago

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Truth 3 months ago

I learnt crime has no expiry date! Meaning Sam George should be in jail if this law is passed. Kurasenii Sam George

I learnt crime has no expiry date! Meaning Sam George should be in jail if this law is passed. Kurasenii Sam George
This law should be used to prosecute peddlers of fake and hate speech on YouTube 3 months ago

This law is needed to prosecute peddlers of insults and profanity on YouTube.

This law is needed to prosecute peddlers of insults and profanity on YouTube.
TORTOISE 3 months ago

OVER 80% OF THE PROPHESIES THAT THE PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY RECEIVED WERE FAKE

ALL FAKE PROPHETS SHALL GO TO PRISON

BEWARE: Prophets who concoct lies to deceive VOTERS during national elections !!

OVER 80% OF THE PROPHESIES THAT THE PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY RECEIVED WERE FAKE

ALL FAKE PROPHETS SHALL GO TO PRISON

BEWARE: Prophets who concoct lies to deceive VOTERS during national elections !!
Kwame Peter 3 months ago

Test2,be grateful to God for being in the same country with Akans,I have no doubt in my mind that they are either your employers or landlords,enviousness is a debilitating sickness arhat makes victims like you and a certain D ...
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Test2,be grateful to God for being in the same country with Akans,I have no doubt in my mind that they are either your employers or landlords,enviousness is a debilitating sickness arhat makes victims like you and a certain Dzifa Gomashie perpetually unhappy till they die early.

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