We Need to Curb Impunity in Our Media Space through Regulations- Asantehene

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has defended the need to regulate and sanitise Ghana’s media space through legal frameworks. According to the King, the media is a vital aspect of the state and cannot be left without legal constraints. The king sees the need to rein in the space through law. Speaking at a dinner he organised for the Ghana Journalists Association as part of the 29th Media Awards at the Manhyia Palace on November 8, 2025, the Occupant of the Golden Stool emphasised that the media risks becoming a potential threat to democracy in its current state. “Let me be clear, the rule of law is the foundation of democracy. We cannot have a vital part of our society which is exempt from the rule of law; therefore, any form of media, new or old, operating without any legal constraint is potentially a direct threat to democracy.” Otumfuo continued, “It is important for us as a sovereign nation to ensure respect for and compliance with our laws and traditions across the board and just as we expect to curb impunity in public life, so we will do well to curb impunity in the media space.” Story by Hajara Fuseini