Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim says the government is committed to combating misinformation without undermining press freedom, insisting that protecting information integrity has become both a governance and national security priority.

Speaking at the inaugural CJID Ghana Media Summit in Accra on behalf of the Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, Ms Muslim said the government recognises the growing impact of false information on democratic institutions, elections, public health and national cohesion.

"Information integrity is now a national security issue. It is also a governance issue and a democratic responsibility to protect," she said.

She stressed that the government's responsibility is not to censor information but to strengthen institutions, promote transparency and protect media freedom.

"The responsibility of government is not to censor, but to build stronger institutions through the promotion of transparency, protecting press freedoms and strengthening public trust," she stated.

Ms Muslim said the administration's Resetting Ghana Agenda includes commitments to improving media freedom and strengthening responsible digital communication.

She cited President John Dramani Mahama's recent reaffirmation of what she described as a "firm and irreversible commitment" to media freedom following Ghana's rise from 52nd to 39th position in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index.

She also highlighted ongoing stakeholder consultations on the draft Misinformation, Disinformation, Hate Speech and Publication of Other Information Bill, saying government had adopted a clause-by-clause review process to ensure the legislation balances public safety with constitutional freedoms.

According to her, government is also implementing commitments under the Open Government Partnership aimed at improving transparency and strengthening safeguards against misinformation on digital platforms.

Ms Muslim warned that false information can influence elections, incite violence, weaken public confidence and damage national institutions without the use of force.

"These actions reflect the essence of our reset agenda—not a government that fears scrutiny, but one that understands that accountability, responsible journalism, access to information, digital literacy and public trust are essential foundations for democratic stability and national development," she said.

The CJID Ghana Media Summit commemorated seven years of Dubawa Ghana's contribution to fact-checking and information integrity while bringing together media practitioners and policy stakeholders to discuss the future of democracy in West Africa.