The Member of Parliament for Garu Constituency, Dr. Thomas Anabah, has assured Ghanaians that the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will not be passed into law without broad public consultation and consensus.
The proposed bill seeks to strengthen Ghana’s cyber governance framework, granting the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) enhanced powers — including the ability to prosecute cyber offenses and seize digital assets involved in online crimes.
Speaking on GBC’s Current Agenda on Saturday, November 1, 2025, Dr. Anabah emphasized that Parliament will ensure the views of citizens and stakeholders are adequately considered before any final decision is made.
“We’ll do consensus building to arrive at a conclusion beneficial to the Ghanaian people,” Dr. Anabah stated. “Parliament does not work without consulting the people.”
He explained that the bill remains open for public review, allowing citizens to critique, support, or suggest changes before it reaches the floor of Parliament.
Dr. Anabah further reiterated Parliament’s duty to pass laws that serve the interest of the populace.
“We are there to pass laws that will help the people. No law in Ghana is a hundred percent accepted by everybody, but we accept them because that is what the generality of Ghanaians want,” he added.
He noted that while some legislative proposals are rejected for lacking public benefit, others are refined to align with national values, cultural traditions, and the principles of freedom of expression.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation has invited stakeholders and the public to submit comments on the proposed amendment. The consultation period remains open until November 14, 2025, as part of the government’s efforts to ensure inclusiveness and transparency in the legislative process.