Dr. Ekua Amoakoh, the Deputy Spokesperson for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential campaign, has expressed concerns regarding the government’s proposed Cybersecurity Amendment Bill. She argues that the bill aims to control public access to information. While speaking on the AM Show on JoyNews, Dr. Amoakoh described the bill as a serious threat to free speech, suggesting that it would enable the government to dictate what citizens are allowed to say or access online.
“I find it very troubling that this government, in its first year in office, is attempting something so dangerous,” she stated. “If you seek to control what citizens have access to, you are essentially trying to manipulate the architecture of the internet. This means that if it is used to criticise you, it could be suppressed.”
Dr Amoakoh warned that passing this bill could set a dangerous precedent for freedom of expression, as it might be utilised to silence dissenting voices in the future. She urged Ghanaians to actively oppose the legislation rather than remaining passive until it is enacted and potentially used against them.
The Cybersecurity Amendment Bill 2025 has generated widespread debate, particularly on social media under the hashtag #ScrapCSABill2025, with critics warning that it could hand excessive power to the state to monitor or restrict online activity.
Supporters of the bill, however, argue that it is meant to strengthen Ghana’s digital security framework and help curb cybercrime, misinformation, and online fraud. The proposed legislation is part of the government’s broader digital governance reforms. But for Dr Amoakoh, the timing and scope of the bill raise serious questions about transparency and the protection of citizens’ digital rights.
Source: Caleb Ahinakwah
