NMC LAUNCHES ELECTIONS PROJECT IN KSI

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The National Media Commission has launched the “Election Project” in the Ashanti Region on the theme, “Improving Media Regulation In The Regions For Peaceful Election 2016”. 

At the ceremony in Kumasi, the Chairman of the NMC Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng, said the Election Project is to ensure that the media play their part to ensure peaceful general elections. 

He noted that in order for the media to be cited as the reason for peaceful and successful elections in the country, they must be abreast of their duties such as public education on the voting process and providing platforms for all political parties and independent candidates to convey their messages to the citizenry. 

He was however quick to add that while performing these duties, they must bear in mind the ethics of the profession by especially being fair to all sides on an issue.

 He advised the media not to allow politicians to use their platforms to propagate politics of ethnicity and tribalism, but must ensure issues discussed are of national importance. 

Mr. Gyan-Apenteng explained that the Ashanti Regional Media Advisory Committee would monitor the media landscape in the region and will commend or chastise media organizations when appropriate.

  Mr. Gyan-Apenteng tasked all stakeholders in the conduct of elections to be professional to ensure peace before, during and after the polls.

The Executive Secretary of the NMC, George Sarpong also advised the media to be mindful of how they present messages to the public, as negligence on their part could lead to serious consequences for the country. 

He called on political parties and the media to channel their grievances to the Regional Media Advisory Committee for amicable resolution and also ensure peace as the country enters into the election season.

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