Kwakye Ofosu: We are Merging GNA and ISD for Enhanced Government Communications

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, acting Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama and Minister-designate for Government Communications, has revealed that the government is set to merge the Ghana News Agency (GNA) with the Information Services Department (ISD) as part of a broader effort to restructure its communication infrastructure.

According to him, this move aims to modernise government communications by leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery.

Speaking during his vetting on Friday, January 31, 2025, the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese MP stressed the need for a new communication approach as the traditional methods employed by the ISD have become obsolete.

“What has become clear is that the approaches that have been adopted over the period are no longer fit for purpose. The ISD used to have cinema vans and now nobody will show up if you brought a cinema van to their community,” he said.

Mr. Kwakye Ofosu further explained that President John Dramani Mahama envisions a transformed communication system that consolidates the ISD and GNA into a unified Government Communication Office.

“It means that things have to change and we have to keep pace with the rate at which technology is revolutionising information dissemination.”

“So, Mr President has a vision of transforming the ISD and GNA, by merging them into the Government Communication Office so that they will be able to deliver much better services at a more efficient rate.”

By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com