Minority demands repeal of Sections 207, 208 of Criminal Offences Act, cites risk to free speech

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for the immediate repeal of Sections 207 and 208 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960, warning that the provisions are being used to "criminalize criticism" and silence dissent. Addressing a news conference in Parliament, he said the recent conviction of TikToker Camilla Alhassan over a social media video shows the law is now a tool for punishing speech rather than protecting public order. "Miss Alhassan was convicted under section 207 of the crim…