The Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, is set to appear before Parliament on Monday, March 18, to provide insights into the government’s efforts to resolve the ongoing internet disruptions in the country.
The interruption in internet connectivity, now spanning five days, has triggered widespread frustration among Ghanaians.
Though the National Communications Authority has announced it will take five weeks to restore normalcy, MPs believe the Minister must brief Ghanaians on the measures taken to restore connectivity
The Ghana Telecommunication Chamber and the telcos have all issued statements pleading with their subscribers to bear with them. They say that there have been multiple submarine fiber optic cable disruptions in the high seas, and we do not know the extent of the distractions, and this is a national security issue.Top of Form
Some Members of Parliament have emphasized the necessity of the Minister’s briefing amidst the continuous updates from telecommunication service providers.
They stressed the significance of understanding the progress made in addressing the issue, particularly considering the potential national security implications arising from multiple submarine fiber optic cable disruptions on the high seas.
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