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Election: (CSD-Ghana) Backs The NDC’s “Enough is Enough” Protest In Demand For A Credible Voters’Register

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The CSD-Ghana believes strongly that the foundation of any free and fair election is a credible register and as such, any effort towards having a credible Voters’ Register must be supported by all democracy lovers. The Electoral Commission has admitted to many errors in the Electoral Roll, as pointed out by the NDC, but has failed to allow for an independent forensic audit into the same. The EC, for example, has admitted that there were illegal vote transfers in Sagnerigu, Pusiga and Tamale South by an Electoral Commission Official in Tamale South. According to the EC, these illegal transfers went through because there was no “liveness check” mechanism in place to prevent such situations.  The NDC says the situation is widespread so there must be an audit. This is a fair and reasonable call to make, but the EC has remained intransigent. CSD-Ghana stands ready to fully participate in this protest and asks other democracy lovers to join us to mount enough pressure on the Electoral Commis
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Ghanaian Blogger Faces 30 Days Jail Term For Publishing False News

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Jeffrey Epprim Nyame, a well-known Ghanaian blogger, has been sentenced to a 30-day jail term by an Accra Circuit Court for the publication of false news that incited public panic. 

The court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, found Nyame guilty of spreading misinformation that led to panic withdrawals from bank accounts, causing disruption within financial institutions.

Nyame, who has been on trial since last year, was charged with publishing a false report on his news portal, reportghana.net, in October 2022. 

The article falsely claimed that dollar account holders would be forced to withdraw cedis at Bank of Ghana (BoG) rates, a statement that spread quickly across social media and various WhatsApp platforms, leading to widespread fear and panic.

Despite appeals for leniency from both Nyame and his lawyer, John Baptist Ayitse, the judge maintained that a custodial sentence was necessary to deter others from using social media irresponsibly. "The unchecked publication of false news is a growing concern, and it’s time we crack the whip," Judge Addo emphasized during the sentencing.

Meanwhile, Jeremiah Kobina Egyabeng, an IT professional accused of abetting Nyame, was acquitted and discharged by the court. Egyabeng had allegedly created and managed the news portal used by Nyame for his publications.

The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Seth Frimpong, detailed how the false news caused panic withdrawals from banks, placing financial institutions in a difficult position. 

The court’s decision has been widely discussed, with some viewing it as a necessary step in combating the spread of misinformation, while others believe it might stifle freedom of speech.

Background:

The legal troubles for Nyame began in late 2022, when he and Egyabeng were arrested following an investigation by the police into a report by the Bank of Ghana. 

The investigation revealed that the news published by Nyame had not only caused widespread panic but also led to actual economic consequences, prompting the authorities to take legal action.

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