Shatta Wale writes open letter to Mahama, proposes new legal framework to tackle social media abuse

Shatta Wale has called for clear laws to tackle online harassment, defamation and abuse, while protecting freedom of expression and legitimate criticism.

Ghanaian dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has called for a clear legal framework to address online defamation, harassment and abuse without undermining freedom of expression.

In an open letter to President Mahama dated September 28, Shatta Wale said Ghana’s response to online abuse should strike a balance between holding people accountable for harmful conduct and protecting constitutional freedoms.