Speaker Bagbin cautions against misuse of free speech

29, GNA – Mr Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has cautioned against the misuse of freedom of expression to justify threats, incitement and the deliberate spread of false information.

He said the national conversation on regulating social media and addressing misinformation must strike a careful balance between protecting free expression and ensuring accountability.

President Mahama recently called for a national stakeholder dialogue on the regulation of TikTok and other new media platforms, following concerns over misinformation, insults and other harmful content circulating online.