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Media shifting its role to serial callers - EC

Radio talk shows usually allow listeners to call in and share their opinions on discussions on radio. But EC chairperson Mrs Charlotte Osei said the media is gradually ceding its powers to the serial callers.

EC Boss, Charlotte Osei

This is according to the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Charlotte Osei. She explained that the serial callers are gradually taking the agenda-setting role of the media from them.

Charlotte Osei said.

Charlotte Osei described this development as dangerous and called on the media to immediately address the issue before it gets worse.

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Mrs Osei continued.

She indicated that these serial callers are known for insulting even respected people in the society whilst the media seems to watch unconcern.

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She, therefore, called on the media to find solutions to this development or risk the peace the nation is enjoying.

The EC Chairperson who was speaking at the 21st Awards Night of the Ghana Journalists Association on Saturday (August 28), therefore called on the media to focus on issues that will help develop the nation.

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she added.

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