The National Media Commission (NMC) has called on management of Onua Fm/Onua TV to take action against unprofessional conduct by one its presenters.
According to the Commission, the presenter had called for “uprising” in Ghana and expressed surprise at the lack of response from the military and other institutions.
A letter addressed to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Media General GH Ltd., operators of Onua FM/TV by the NMC said it issued a cease and desist letter to management to address the unprofessional and inciteful broadcast arising from the presenter’s call for insurrection against the state and its institutions.
“In writing to management, we had hoped that they could provide leadership to bring the station’s content in line with acceptable standards.”
“However, two issues have raised doubt about that hope.”
“First, we have become aware of a press release in which your management sought to strain free expression to accord with the egregious conduct of the presenter.”
“Second, management of the station, in their response to us, left the matters in issue and rather grieved over complaints settlement procedures, which had nothing to do with the “cease and desist” letter.”
The Commission expressed doubt management appreciate the regulatory import of these actions and called for the necessary action.
Read the NMC’s letter below:
Dear Sir/Madam
REGULATORY CONCERNS AT ONUA FM/ONUA TV
On December 2, 2021, we issued a “cease and desist” letter to the management of Onua Fm to address unprofessional and inciteful broadcast arising from a presenter’s call for insurrection against the state and its institutions. The presenter had called for an “uprising” in Ghana and expressed surprise at the lack of response from the military and other institutions.
In writing to management, we had hoped that they could provide leadership to bring the station’s content in line with acceptable standards. However, two issues have raised doubt about that hope.
First, we have become aware of a press release in which your management sought to strain free expression to accord with the egregious conduct of the presenter.
Second, management of the station, in their response to us, left the matters in issue and rather grieved over complaints settlement procedures which had nothing to do with the “cease and desist” letter.
It is unclear to us whether management appreciate the regulatory import of these actions.
We therefore bring the matter to your attention for your necessary action.
Yours faithfully
George Sarpong
Executive Secretary
Source: MyPublisher24.com