Ranking Member on Parliament’s Information and Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, has called on the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, to concentrate on reducing the cost of data and expanding digital accessibility instead of pursuing what he considers contentious policy initiatives.
Speaking on Joy FM on June 4, 2026, Nyindam said Ghanaians who voted for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) expected improvements that would ease the financial burden associated with digital services.
"We must get serious in this country. People queued to vote for the NDC and for the minister to come and serve them better. We have a lot of concerns under his ministry, and I will appeal to him to focus more on how best we can reduce data costs, how best we can make phone calls affordable, and move away from the kind of things that he's been saying," he said.
His remarks come after the Communications Minister disclosed that the government is considering a policy that would require individuals to verify their identity before accessing pornographic websites in Ghana.
Although the minister has explained that the proposal is intended to shield children from explicit content and aligns with measures adopted in some other countries, Nyindam questioned whether it should be a priority for Ghana.
Ghana to introduce mandatory ID checks for pornographic websites
"Today, he goes out there and says that he's trying to bring a proposal to Parliament or even Cabinet that adults who want to access pornographic websites should identify themselves with their ID cards. What are the benefits to the ordinary Ghanaian?
“I want to go and watch a pornographic film somewhere, and you, as a minister, your concern is that you want to identify the person who is going to that website. And what is the benefit to the ordinary Ghanaian who queued to vote for him?” he questioned.
Nyindam maintained that the ministry's attention should be directed towards key digital sector concerns, including lowering data prices, creating employment opportunities, and implementing initiatives such as the government's proposed “1 million coders” programme.
“The young men who voted for him, the one million coders they've promised — how far has he been able to go with that?” he asked.
He further expressed concern about what he described as slow progress on promised legislative reforms.
“He has promised to bring 15 bills to Parliament; as we speak, not even a single bill is before Parliament.”
Ghana to introduce mandatory ID checks for pornographic websites - Sam George
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