Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that the Ministry has officially engaged with PayPal to restore full services in Ghana. Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Friday, August 1, the Minister stated, “The Ministry has formally reopened discussions with PayPal to allow full access to its services for Ghanaian users.”
He explained that as of June 2025, PayPal’s regional government relations team had provided Ghana with a compliance roadmap, outlining the technical, regulatory, and financial standards necessary for the company to operate fully in the country. “We are working closely with the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to ensure that PayPal can access our economy and digital space. However, we will insist that PayPal complies with the regulations set by the Bank of Ghana,” he noted.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance access to global digital payment platforms, particularly for Ghanaian freelancers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and the creative sector. “Securing PayPal access will remove a long-standing barrier to participation in the global digital economy and expand financial inclusion and cross-border trade opportunities for millions of Ghanaians,” the Minister emphasized.
Additionally, he provided updates on the government’s ongoing efforts to build a safe, vibrant, and inclusive digital creative economy. He mentioned that he recently held discussions with TikTok’s West Africa government relations team on June 26. “Our discussions focused on enforcing age restrictions, safeguarding minors, and promoting responsible content development,” he said.
The Minister added, “I urged TikTok in that meeting to ensure fair compensation for Ghanaian content creators. I also proposed the establishment of a local moderation and content governance team to reflect Ghana’s values, protect our user rights, and support national regulatory expectations.”
By: Clara Seshie
