In a step toward strengthening Ghana’s digital economy, the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has announced that the government is forging a strategic partnership with TikTok to support local content creators through monetisation training and content regulation aligned with national values.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, the Minister revealed that high-level talks had been held with TikTok’s West Africa team on June 26 to explore collaborative efforts that would drive fair compensation, responsible content development, and stronger user protections for Ghanaians on the platform.
“Our discussions focused on enforcing age restrictions, safeguarding minors, and promoting responsible content development,” Sam George said. “We are working to ensure that digital creators in Ghana are not just seen but paid and protected.”
The Minister also called on TikTok to establish a local moderation and content governance team that reflects Ghana’s cultural norms, regulatory requirements, and digital rights framework. The goal, he said, is to ensure that decisions about what content stays up or is taken down are made with a nuanced understanding of the Ghanaian context.
“We proposed a local content moderation team that will align TikTok’s operations with Ghana’s laws and values, protect users, and support a safe digital environment,” he explained.
Sam George described the upcoming collaboration as a win-win for creators, regulators, and platforms, and said it would serve as a model for future partnerships with other tech companies operating in Ghana.
“This is about digital accountability, economic inclusion, and cultural integrity,” he said. “We’re making sure Ghanaian voices are not just heard but valued.”
