Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for the repeal of two laws that he says restrict free expression in Ghana, according to CitiNewsroom.com. He made the demand during the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards, the outlet reported on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
CitiNewsroom.com did not name the two laws in its summary of the event. The report also did not include the full text of Afenyo-Markin's remarks or specify which laws he wants removed from the statute books.
The call places the issue of press freedom and expression at the center of a journalism awards ceremony, an event normally focused on recognizing reporters and media work. The GJA Awards bring together journalists and public figures, and the platform gave the lawmaker an audience of media professionals for the appeal.
Afenyo-Markin is a Ghanaian politician, and his demand adds his voice to the debate over legal limits on speech and reporting in the country. According to CitiNewsroom.com, the repeal request was the headline message of his appearance at the awards.
The outlet's account leaves key questions open, including the identity of the two laws, the government's response and whether other speakers at the ceremony backed the call.
Watch for follow-up reporting from CitiNewsroom.com and other Ghanaian outlets identifying the two laws and any official reaction to the repeal demand.
