The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that the Ministry has officially reopened discussions with PayPal to restore full services in Ghana.

Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series at Jubilee House on Friday, August 1, the Minister confirmed, “The Ministry has formally reopened engagement with PayPal to restore full access to its service for Ghanaian users.”

He explained that as of June 2025, PayPal’s regional government relations team had provided Ghana with a compliance roadmap, which outlines the technical, regulatory, and financial standards necessary for PayPal to resume full operations in the country.
“We are working closely with the governor of the Bank of Ghana to ensure PayPal is given access to our economy and our digital space. However, we will insist that PayPal will comply with the regulations of the BoG,” he noted.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance access to global digital payment platforms, especially for Ghanaian freelancers, SMEs, startups, and the creative sector.
“Securing PayPal access will remove a long-standing barrier to participation in the global digital economy and expand financial inclusion and cross-border trade opportunities for millions of Ghanaians,” the Minister said.

Additionally, the Minister shared updates on ongoing efforts to cultivate a safe, vibrant, and inclusive digital creative economy. He revealed that on June 26, he held discussions with TikTok’s West Africa government relations team.
“Our discussions focused on enforcing age restrictions, safeguarding minors and promoting responsible content development,” he said.

“I urged TikTok in that meeting to ensure fair compensation for Ghanaian content creators. I also proposed the establishment of a local moderation and content governance team to reflect Ghana’s values, protect our user rights, and support national regulatory expectations.”