The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned recent high school graduates to desist from sharing indecent and irresponsible content on social media.
The Authority warns that such behaviour could have lasting consequences on their education, career, and reputation.
In a statement issued on September 25, 2025, the CSA expressed concern about a rising trend of troubling posts from some graduates, including declarations such as “we go scatter them” and remarks about “snatching people’s husbands.”
The Authority in their statement reminded young people that social media comes with responsibilities.
“What individuals post online becomes part of their permanent digital footprint. Universities, scholarship boards, and potential employers frequently review social media activity as part of their evaluation process. Irresponsible content can severely damage one’s academic, career, and professional prospects,” the statement read.
Beyond damaging reputations, the CSA warned that such behaviour could expose graduates to cyberbullying, harassment, grooming, and other forms of exploitation.
They also stated, “In more serious cases, it may even violate Ghana’s cybercrime laws, particularly under the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) and the Electronic Communications Act.”
The Authority therefore urged graduates to exercise caution and maintain decency and respect in their engagements in social media.
“Social media should be used as a tool for personal development, a place to showcase creativity, promote entrepreneurship, build meaningful networks and access academic and professional opportunities,” they added.
They further encouraged graduates to think carefully before posting online and avoid sharing things that are indecent, harmful or insulting.
The Authority assured that it will continue to engage with the Ministry of Education, civil society organizations and community leaders to raise awareness on the matter.
