- CSA warns graduates against posting harmful or indecent content online
- Posts containing threats and provocative remarks raise public alarm
- Employers and universities may review online profiles during applications
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a caution to recent high school graduates, urging them to avoid posting indecent or irresponsible content on social media platforms.
The warning follows a rise in concerning online behavior observed among some graduates, including posts containing threats like “we go scatter them” and provocative remarks about “snatching people’s husbands.” These posts have raised public concern and drawn widespread criticism.
According to the CSA, such behavior can tarnish personal reputations, lead to cyberbullying and harassment, and may even violate Ghana’s cybercrime laws.
The Authority further emphasized that universities, employers, and scholarship committees often screen applicants’ social media activity as part of their selection processes. As such, inappropriate posts could seriously undermine future academic or career opportunities.
Graduates were encouraged to use social media more constructively—focusing on personal development, networking, and entrepreneurial ventures. The CSA reminded young users that every post contributes to their permanent digital footprint.
The Authority also reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Ministry of Education, civil society groups, and community leaders to promote responsible digital citizenship among the youth.
