A Lecturer in Digital Communication at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Mohammed Tawfik Adamu, has called for stronger regulation and increased investment in Ghana’s digital communication space to enable the country to fully benefit from the growing volume of online content.
Speaking to Univers News on the sidelines of the African Media Bureau Media Convergence Conference on April 29, 2026, he stressed the need for improved telecommunications infrastructure and a review of academic curricula to align with contemporary digital trends.
“If we are serious about this and invest significantly in telecommunications and IT infrastructure, that is one aspect. The other has to do with academia. Our academic institutions must also review their curricula. How do we design programmes that respond to contemporary digital communication issues? We need to consider that,” he said.
Mr. Adamu also called for the introduction and enforcement of laws to regulate the type of content shared on digital platforms to ensure the integrity and credibility of the media.
“There is a need for us to build strong structures within the media ecosystem. The media has become the eyes and ears of the world, so if you want visibility, there must be systems in place to ensure credibility. One of the key ways to achieve this is through appropriate legislation that protects the content being produced, especially on digital platforms,” he explained.
He further emphasised the need to invest in enforcement agencies, noting that while Ghana has sound laws, their effectiveness depends on proper implementation.
“We have good laws, but enforcement remains a challenge. Enforcement requires investment. Without the necessary tools to monitor compliance and identify misconduct, institutions cannot function effectively. The institutions exist, but they lack the logistics, tools, and infrastructure needed to carry out their constitutional responsibilities,” he stated.
The African Media Bureau Media Convergence Conference is a one-day thought-leadership and professional exchange platform that brings together faculties of media and communication studies in Ghanaian tertiary institutions, alongside industry leaders, regulators, technologists, and content creators.
The 2026 edition was held under the theme: “The Future of Media Practice, Education and Policy in Ghana.”
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Story by Kwadwo Owusu Anane | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Gabriel Tecco Mensah
