Ghana calls for stronger AI oversight in digital finance sector. (Image created using GenAI
Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) calls for stronger oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services, warning that rapid adoption of the technology requires safeguards against emerging cyber security threats.
The call comes from Divine Selase Agbeti, director-general of the CSA (editor to confirm whether Acting Director-General), at a two-day workshop organised with Huawei under the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month, according to a statement published by Ghana’s Information Services Department.
The workshop, themed “From Innovation to Resilience: Governing AI and Securing the Future of digital Finance”, brought together cyber security professionals, financial institutions and fintech companies to examine opportunities and security risks associated with AI adoption.
Ghana has steadily tightened its cyber security regulatory framework since passing the Cybersecurity Act of 2020, which established the CSA and introduced mandatory licensing and accreditation requirements for cyber security service providers, establishments and professionals across critical sectors, including banking and telecommunications.
Agbeti says AI can improve innovation and efficiency in financial services, but stresses the need for governance frameworks that protect digital systems and maintain public trust. He calls for responsible adoption, effective regulation and shared accountability across the sector.
Chad Wei, deputy managing director of Huawei Ghana, says collaboration between government, industry and other stakeholders is essential to responsible AI deployment and resilient digital financial infrastructure. He reaffirms the company’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s digital transformation through technology, partnerships and capacity-building.
The workshop did not produce a new AI regulation or compliance deadline. However, the discussions come as the Bank of Ghana (BoG) develops a dedicated framework for the technology.
Johnson Asiama, governor of the BoG, recently indicated that the proposed directive will address risks involving data quality, model performance, cyber security and consumer protection.
Ghana’s revised Cyber and Information Security Directive, launched in March 2026, also includes provisions covering AI and machine-learning governance, cloud security and board-level cyber-risk oversight.
The proposed framework is expected to become increasingly relevant as financial institutions deploy automated tools for fraud detection, credit assessment and customer services. Clear regulatory responsibilities and effective supervision will be important in ensuring that innovation does not undermine consumer protection or financial system security.
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