Vague Language Criminalizes Digital Innovation

The provision prohibits using "any other words, letters or marks which may lead the public to believe" something is postal-related without Ghana Post's discretionary permission, backed by criminal imprisonment up to 12 months. This overbroad language creates severe uncertainty for digital platforms, logistics apps, and tech startups that routinely use descriptive terms like "mail delivery," "postal services," or "package tracking" in their interfaces and marketing. The discretionary permission requirement from Ghana Post—with no standards, timeframes, or appeal rights—creates an insurmountable barrier to digital innovation, as tech companies cannot confidently develop products without risking criminal liability for standard industry terminology.