Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has drawn a firm line in the sand, vowing that the current administration will not tolerate ritual content, fetish practices, or fraudulent “money-doubling” schemes on Ghanaian television.
In a strongly worded statement on Friday, the outspoken minister said his ministry is committed to protecting Ghanaians, especially the youth from harmful media content that promotes superstition, financial deception, and spiritual manipulation.
“We will not, under this administration, allow ritual content, fetish practices, or money-doubling schemes on TV,” Sam George said, stressing that such broadcasts erode public trust, exploit vulnerable viewers, and contribute to social decay.
His remarks follow growing public concern over the proliferation of television programmes promoting “spiritual solutions” and overnight wealth, often disguised as religious or cultural expression. Many of these shows have been accused of preying on desperate individuals with promises of prosperity, healing, or supernatural success, sometimes involving disturbing rituals broadcast live.
The Communications Ministry has signaled its readiness to work with the National Communications Authority (NCA), the Ghana Broadcasting Authority (GBA), and relevant media regulators to strictly enforce existing broadcasting standards and impose sanctions on violators.
