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[ 2015-12-01 ]
Supreme Court judge advises media to consult lawyers on stories Supreme Court judge, Justice Joseph Akamba, says
media houses to get a lawyer and seek legal advice
on the stories they publish.
According to the Judge, getting a lawyer’s
guidance on stories would prevent journalists from
getting into trouble and also improve the quality
of journalism in Ghana.
He was speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for a
new 18-member board for the National Media
Commission (NMC).
The new board members of the Commission are drawn
from various institutions across in the country
including the Office of the President represented
by Kwesi Pratt and Kwarteng Arthur.
New NMC Chair, Kwasi Gyan Apenteng, said getting
the Broadcasting Bill passed into law and ensuring
that journalists respect the ethics of the
profession will be top on the agenda of the new
board.
Outgoing Chairman of the NMC, Ambassador Kabral
Blay Amihere, charged new members of the
Commission to avoid engaging in active partisan
politics before, during and after the 2016
elections.
The advised them to put Ghana’s interest first
to avoid political tensions during their tenure.
The 18-member board would steer the affairs of the
NMC for three years.
Source - MyjoyOnline
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