The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, is scheduled to address Parliament today, Monday, March 18, to shed light on the government’s efforts to resolve the ongoing internet disruptions in the country.
The prolonged interruption in internet connectivity, now spanning five days, has sparked widespread frustration among Ghanaians.
Despite the National Communications Authority’s announcement of a five-week timeline for restoration, Members of Parliament (MPs) believe it is imperative for the Minister to update Ghanaians on the measures being taken to restore connectivity.
Samuel Okudzeto, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, underscored the importance of the Minister’s briefing, especially in light of the continuous updates from telecommunication service providers.
He emphasized the need to comprehend the progress made in addressing the issue, particularly due to the potential national security implications stemming from multiple disruptions to submarine fibre optic cables in the high seas.
“The Ghana Telecommunication Chamber and the telcos have all issued statements urging their subscribers to exercise patience. They have cited multiple disruptions to submarine fibre optic cables in the high seas, and we are unaware of the extent of these disruptions; this is a matter of national security.
“I urge the Communications Minister to brief us on the government’s efforts to restore normalcy so that we can regain access to the internet and our data services.”