Private legal practitioner Ace Anan Ankomah has admonished political parties and candidates to stop sending unsolicited messages to electronic users without their consent, citing the Electronic Transactions Act.
Speaking at a media breakfast meeting on responsible election reporting organized by the African Media Bureau, Ace Ankomah identified politicians as primary offenders and called for the inclusion of an "unsubscribe" option in campaign messages.
He stressed that senders must respect user preferences and disclose their identities when requested, emphasising the importance of ethical digital practices during elections. "The Electronic Transaction Act, politicians listen to me.
The two leading candidates, listen to me, the Electronic Transaction Act prohibits sending unsolicited electronic communications to a consumer without obtaining our prior consent.