Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana Mrs. Jean Mensa, has tasked journalists to contribute their quota to the development of the country.
She said journalists play a crucial role in building that resilience, since journalists have the ear, the eyes, and hearts of the citizenry.
In a key note address at the Ghana Journalists Association’s Awards night on Sunday, the EC Chairperson stated “it is of utmost importance that you are cognizant of the delicate interplay that will be required between media freedom, our democracy and National Security. Your conduct will impact positively or negatively on our dear nation.”
Mrs. Mensa noted “As the Fourth Estate, you are not just a facet of our democracy. You are its bedrock. You are the beacon of truth. You are guardians of transparency. You are vanguards of freedom and catalysts for informing and shaping public debate. Your role requires the nation’s support and protection over your freedoms.
Read full statement here:
CHAIRPERSON’S SPEECH AT THE GJA AWARDS NIGHT-25.10.23