Senyo Hosi Applauds Sam George for Inviting Public Input on Draft Cybersecurity Bill
The Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has lauded the Minister of Communication, Digital Innovation and Technology, Sam George, for his decision to make the draft Cyber Security Amendment Bill available to the public for review and feedback.
His commendation comes amid an ongoing national debate over the proposed amendments. While some, including Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, have raised concerns that the bill could threaten free speech, others have welcomed the government’s open and consultative approach.
Speaking on Citi FM’s “The Big Issue” on Saturday, November 1, Hosi described the move as a refreshing shift in how government engages with citizens on policymaking.
“It’s been the first time in quite a long while that we’ve seen something like this,” he said. “The Minister of Communication officially released the draft bill to the public and even provided QR codes for people to submit their feedback and make inputs.”
Hosi noted that such openness in the legislative process has been rare in Ghana’s recent governance history.
“I asked myself—when was the last time we had a draft bill presented first to the people for our official input in such a transparent manner?” he remarked.
He praised Sam George for setting a new standard for inclusive governance.
“I’m impressed by what Sam George has done. Whether or not you like him, his approach deserves commendation. He’s opened the doors for all of us to take part in the process—and that’s how policymaking ought to be,” Hosi emphasized.
According to Hosi, this initiative demonstrates a strong commitment to transparency and accountability, values enshrined in Ghana’s constitutional principles.
“If policy is now being developed openly, without leaks to civil society groups or the media, it shows progress,” he said. “This level of transparency and accountability, as required under the directive principles of state policy, must be acknowledged—and for that, Sam George, I salute you.”
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