On Friday, November 6, 2026, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection issued a statement condemning the increasing circulation of intimate images and videos without consent. The ministry warned that those who record, share or repost such material could face legal consequences under Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), and the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038).
The ministry urged the Ghana Police Service and other law‑enforcement agencies to investigate reported cases of indecent exposure, non‑consensual recording and sexual blackmail, and to take appropriate action against offenders. It stressed that consent to an intimate encounter does not grant permission to record, publish or expose the encounter.
“Equally, no individual has the right to use intimate images, videos or personal information to threaten, extort, humiliate or exercise control over another person,” the statement read. The ministry also warned that reposting intimate content on social media, often with ridicule or sensational commentary, compounds the harm and violates victims’ privacy and dignity.
Victims and survivors were urged not to succumb to threats or intimidation but to report incidents to the authorities and seek protection. The ministry reiterated its commitment to public education, responsible digital behaviour and support for those affected by technology‑facilitated sexual abuse.
