The Founder and Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has praised Minister of Communication, Digital Innovation and Technology, Sam George, for releasing the draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Bill to the public for review and comments before it goes to Parliament.
Hosi says this style of early stakeholder engagement reflects a shift toward more democratic, accountable and participatory law-making in Ghana. Speaking on Citi FM’s weekend analysis programme The Big Issue on Saturday, November 1, he expressed appreciation for what he described as “a refreshing break” from past administrations’ approaches to public policy consultation.
“It’s been years since we have seen government officially publish a draft bill and invite every Ghanaian—through QR codes, online platforms and open channels—to submit feedback before approval,” he said. “Whether you agree with the Minister or not, this is exactly what transparent governance should look like.”
The draft Cyber Security Bill has sparked national debate. Some opposition lawmakers, including Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, have warned that if the bill is not carefully framed, it could be used to restrict the free expression rights of citizens on digital platforms. Others, however, have welcomed the public consultation as an opportunity for civil society, business leaders, tech professionals and ordinary citizens to shape the legal framework that will govern Ghana’s digital ecosystem.
Cyber security has become a pressing policy issue in Ghana, with an increase in online fraud, cyber-attacks, and emerging risks relating to artificial intelligence, cross-border data flows, and digital identity systems. A legally strong but rights-protecting framework is therefore considered vital.
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Hosi emphasised that open consultation aligns with the constitutional principles that demand transparency in governance. “No more leaked drafts and backdoor documents—we can now see government putting the policy into the public space itself. This move deserves recognition,” he added.
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Source:Africa Publicity
