BoG denies political link in X content creators meeting -

The Bank of Ghana has dismissed claims suggesting that a group of X (formerly Twitter) content creators who recently engaged the institution have political affiliations, insisting that the meeting was strictly professional and focused on addressing payment delays affecting digital earnings.

The clarification follows a meeting held on April 22, 2026, between officials of the central bank and a group of Ghanaian content creators who raised concerns over persistent delays in accessing income earned through the social media platform X.

The creators, many of whom depend on digital content creation as a primary source of income, used the engagement to highlight challenges in receiving cross-border payments.

In a statement issued on May 4, 2026, the Bank of Ghana categorically rejected suggestions that the group had any political connections, stressing that the engagement was solely aimed at finding practical solutions to legitimate financial concerns affecting digital entrepreneurs.

“We state categorically that this group has no political affiliation. They engaged the Bank solely as concerned content creators seeking a practical resolution to a legitimate issue,” the central bank said.

The Bank acknowledged the concerns raised during the meeting and indicated that it is actively working to reduce the processing time for such payments, which have become a growing issue within Ghana’s expanding digital economy.

According to the central bank, funds earned by content creators from international platforms are classified as export proceeds under Ghana’s foreign exchange regulations.

As a result, they are subject to specific regulatory requirements, which can contribute to delays in processing and disbursement.

The Bank of Ghana explained that it is collaborating with relevant stakeholders to address bottlenecks within the system and improve the efficiency of payment flows to legitimate beneficiaries.

“The Bank of Ghana is working with all relevant parties to remove bottlenecks and ensure a seamless process for legitimate beneficiaries,” the statement added.

The central bank also reaffirmed its broader commitment to supporting Ghana’s growing digital economy, noting that ensuring faster and more reliable access to international earnings is critical to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation in the digital space.

In recent years, Ghana’s content creation industry has expanded rapidly, with many young creators earning income from global platforms such as X, YouTube, and TikTok.

However, delays in receiving cross-border payments have become a recurring concern, reflecting wider structural challenges in the financial system related to foreign exchange management and international digital transactions.

Analysts say the issue highlights the need for clearer frameworks to facilitate digital income flows while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The Bank of Ghana’s latest intervention is therefore being seen as part of ongoing efforts to balance financial regulation with the realities of an increasingly digital and globalised economy.