Do not spend public trust for headlines - Felix Kwakye Ofosu fires warning to media
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, government spokesperson, cautioned journalists and media organizations against sacrificing credibility for sensational headlines at an event to mark World Press Freedom Day at the British High Commission residence. He warned, "Public trust is your greatest capital. Do not spend it for a headline."
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese MP, described press freedom as essential to democratic survival and reaffirmed the government's commitment to press freedom and media safety. He focused on the growing "collapse of information integrity," warning about "coordinated disinformation," "deep fakes designed to inflame ethnic and political tensions," and "clickbait designed to monetise our truths." He argued that the response to misinformation should not be censorship, stating, "We must answer bad information with better information and faster."
The government communications office has been working to "proactively put out accurate information and in a timely manner." Mr. Kwakye Ofosu called on the Ghana Journalists Association and the National Media Commission to strengthen self-regulation and enforce ethical standards. He further urged government institutions to improve transparency under the Right to Information law.
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Felix Kwakye Ofosu addressed journalists and media stakeholders at an event marking World Press Freedom Day. He cautioned against sacrificing credibility for sensational headlines - and the potential impact on national stability.
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