By Oluwadara Adebisi,Samuel Obour

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MC Yaa Yeboah applauded President Mahama for tackling hate speech, praising his commitment to reducing negativity in mediaShe urged extending directives beyond Ghana, noting many violent hate speeches originated from Ghanaians living overseasGhanaians who watched the video shared their mixed opinions on MC Yaa Yeboah’s statement in the comments section

MC Yaa Yeboah, a Ghanaian media personality, has applauded President John Mahama for his comment on addressing one of the nation’s concerns: hate speeches.

She gave her approval during her punditry session on UTV’s United Showbiz late-night show. She noted that such an initiative would help to clamp down on the negativity in the media system.

However, she stated that the president should also extend a similar directive to other countries, as some Ghanaians overseas are fond of triggering violence and hate speech in the country. According to her, most of the troubles and issues come from those in a foreign land.

MC Yaa applauds Mahama on hate speech

YEN.com.gh understands that President John Mahama, during an encounter with the media, said media platforms, such as X, Facebook, and TikTok, are required to be monitored despite the potential they present when it comes to public journalism.

He, however, pointed out how these platforms have become places where hate fuels the words of the day, therefore inciting violence. As such, he claimed to have released a tool to identify individuals who pose as anonymous to instigate hate online.

In reaction to this, MC Yaa Yeboah said the government should use the tools to locate such cyberbullies spreading hate speech.

In her words:

“… Because those people outside the country have that ample time to instigate violence. So I want to know, is this thing limited within our borders here in Ghana or extended outside Ghana? Because, mind you, some of the hate speeches that instigate violence are mostly from those staying overseas.”

MC Yaa Yeboah also urged the government not to turn the system into a tool for silencing the opposition.

“I plead with the President to ensure the directives are applied to all persons regardless of their political party. This will help sanitise our systems from these hate speeches for peace.”

Watch the video below:

Ghanaians comment on MC Yaa Yeboah’s appraisal

YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on Facebook. Some of the comments are below.

William Acquah questioned:

“How can you make laws for Americans, UK, China, Russia, and the rest, and if that person is a citizen in that country?”

Yaw Febiri wrote:

“Regulation of social media is best, but when culprits are caught, there should be no partiality in the punishment. Excellent point, Yaa.”

Afua Yeboah commented:

“Apuu, which abrokye3 country will fall for that?”

Arthur Stephen said:

“The laws of a country doesn’t go beyond its borders.”

Francis Ametepe-Gidisu commented:

“Sensible submission. YAA, thank you.”

Nigerian lady praises Mahama for gas price

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a Nigerian lady in Ghana praised President Mahama after noticing cooking gas prices had reduced significantly in 2025.

The Nigerian took to TikTok to express her elation at noticing the price to refill a 6.5kg gas cylinder had dropped from GH₵130 to GH₵90.

The woman expressed joy and applauded Mahama’s government for the positive change and prudent economic management.

Source: YEN.com.gh