The Ghana Bloggers Association (GBA) notes the arrest and detention of blogger Samuel Amadotor following allegations of publishing false information about Mr. Okatakye Boakye Danquah Ababio I on his blog. As an organization dedicated to ethical, credible, and responsible online journalism, the GBA states the following:
The GBA does not condone deliberate publication of false or malicious information about any individual, institution, or group. Such acts undermine public trust, damage reputations, and weaken the credibility of the digital media landscape.
We commend the Ghana Police Service for following due process in handling complaints of misinformation. Investigations should proceed without interference, and anyone found culpable must face the law in accordance with the Constitution and relevant statutes. While supporting lawful enforcement actions, the GBA also urges ongoing engagement between the Police and media stakeholders to ensure measures to curb misinformation do not infringe on freedom of expression or legitimate journalistic activity.
Original reporting indicates the arrest involved claims of publishing false information about the former Board Chair of the National Communications Authority (NCA). Police statements report that the suspect admitted to the offence and that investigations included efforts to locate a suspect identified as Chairman Michael Yeboah, alleged to have contracted the publication. The case underscores ongoing national conversations about accountability in Ghana’s expanding digital media space.
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Author’s summary (120–200 characters): The Ghana Bloggers Association condemns false online publications, supports due process and lawful enforcement, and urges police-media collaboration to protect freedom of expression.