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President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady, Lordina Mahama

Editorial

NPP AND SOME RADIO STATIONS

The decision of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to boycott political programmes on “Okay Fm” and “Neat FM” is very surprising.

A statement issued by the Party justifying its stand did not accuse the two stations of broadcasting falsehood.

 It also didn’t even allege that it has been refused an opportunity to present its side in any discussion.

The NPP appears to be concerned about the selection of topics for discussion and whether or not these discussions make it look good.

As media practitioners ourselves, we insist that no political party has the right to make editorial decision for any media house.

 Is the NPP happy with other radio stations which insist on an all NPP panel on discussion programmes?

The NPP must understand that it cannot control the editorial policy of all media outlets.

We plead with all political parties to avoid the temptation to bully or intimidate media houses.

The bottom line is that journalists and media houses ought to work within the framework of the code of ethnics of the Ghana Journalists’ Association (GJA), the laws of Ghana and their own conscience.