The President of the Bloggers Association of Ghana, Andre Mustapha Nii Okai Inusah—popularly known as Attractive Mustapha—has expressed gratitude to  President John Dramani Mahama for showing strong interest in the future of Ghana’s blogging industry and calling for a national conversation on its regulation.

Speaking in an interview on Peace FM’s Entertainment Review, Attractive Mustapha, who is also a veteran journalist, said regulation is key to ensuring the growth and credibility of the sector.

“Any institution or household without regulations often struggles to function effectively,” he noted.

“The same principle applies to the digital media space, where structure and guidelines are crucial for sustainable growth.”

He commended President Mahama for acknowledging bloggers as influential agenda-setters in Ghana’s modern media ecosystem, pointing out that their role extends far beyond entertainment to shaping public discourse, amplifying diverse voices, and driving national conversations.

Outlining reasons why regulation should be seriously considered, Attractive Mustapha stressed:

Curbing misinformation: A regulatory framework can help reduce fake news, unverified reports, and harmful content.

Ensuring accountability: As bloggers gain influence comparable to that of traditional media, ethical and professional standards are vital to maintaining credibility.

Protecting society: Regulation can safeguard national security, individual privacy, and public order, while preserving creativity and free expression.

The Association’s President emphasised that the Bloggers Association of Ghana and the wider blogging community remain open to dialogue and consultation.

According to him, constructive engagement with all stakeholders is necessary to strike a balance between regulation, freedom of expression, and innovation.

He concluded by reaffirming the Association’s commitment to work with policymakers, civil society, media practitioners, and fellow bloggers to develop a regulatory framework that is fair, inclusive, and forward-looking.