The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Akufo-Addo has tasked the media to rise above partisanship and ensure that no section of the media becomes a flashpoint or source of violence before, during and after the 2016 general election.
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Nana Addo admonishes media to ensure free, fair elections
Speaking to the media at a cocktail party, Nana Addo said the media has a crucial role to play to "ensure a free and fair election."
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He, however, warned the media to be circumspect with their reportage in 2016 because the reputation of the country hinges on the general elections.
"We are about to enter our seventh election,” the former Foreign Affairs minister told the gathering. "Ideally, this one should be the best election of all. Our whole reputation and image and profile in the world – peace and stability – hinges very much on how we are going to approach next year’s elections."
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He noted: "Let us all involve ourselves in making sure that we have a free and fair election in Ghana next year. With that we guarantee ourselves a continuation of the peace and stability of our country."
See also: 2015 has been a difficult year - Nana AddoNana Addo said his government will focus on deepening Ghana’s democracy, develop local power and authority and “I’m counting and relying on you to get our words to the people and not too much of a spin on them."
"I’m hoping that the next time we meet here, you’ll be speaking to the president [of Ghana]."
The former attorney general admonished the media to be bold, focused and resolute because "you are defending those who can not speak and who constitute the majority. The year ahead of us is going to see a very vibrant cooperation among us."
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