Free Speech is guaranteed but be responsible – Sam George

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has called on Ghanaians to exercise caution and responsibility in their public comments, stressing the need for citizens to balance their right to free speech with responsible communication.

According to the minister, while the government remains firmly committed to safeguarding the constitutional rights of all citizens, including freedom of expression, it is equally important for individuals to be mindful of the impact of their words on national unity, peace, and development.

Addressing journalists during a press conference on Tuesday [June 9] and organised by the Minority Caucus, where he made a brief and friendly appearance, Sam George noted that freedom of speech remains a cornerstone of Ghana’s democracy and assured Ghanaians that the government has no intention of undermining that right.

However, he stressed that citizens must also accept the responsibility that comes with exercising such freedoms.

“We have a country to protect and we will build our country together. Free speech will be protected under this government and every other government but we should also be responsible in our utterances and that is all we are asking for.

“We have one country, one people and so, be rest assured, your freedom of speech is guaranteed.”