The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, Sulemana Braimah, has raised concerns about recent arrests over alleged false publications.
He stated that these actions could lead Ghana back to using criminal libel laws, which were previously repealed.
Braimah suggested that police should allow civil legal processes to handle such matters.
He made these remarks on Joy FM s Super Morning Show.
His warning implies that the current approach by law enforcement might be circumventing established legal procedures for defamation.
The Media Foundation advocates for a clear distinction between criminal and civil liabilities in publication disputes.
This approach aims to protect freedom of expression while providing recourse for those harmed by false statements.
Braimah emphasized the importance of upholding due process in all legal matters.