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Journalists have been called to badume their responsibilities as the kingdom's fourth power by scrutinizing and reporting on government activities.
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, secretary general of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who issued the appeal, warned that the media could not afford to silence the undemocratic leadership of the new Patriotic Party (NPP) government.
According to him, the murdered investigative journalist, Ahmed Suale, has paid too high a price for the media professionals to turn their gaze away as Nana Akufo-Addo's government is furious with Ghanaians.
Mr. Asiedu Nketiah called at Hearts Park, Accra, when he spoke to the mbad of people who participated in the Kum Yen Preko protest.
The march, organized by the Coalition for Social Justice (CSJ), was one of the most important gatherings at an event bringing together representatives of various groups.
These included taxi drivers and others, traders, porters, fishermen and spare parts dealers, among others.
He noted that many Ghanaians, including the majority of journalists, mistakenly thought that the excesses of the Akufo-Addo-run nuclear power plant administration were a problem for the NDC.
He warned that these excesses had been visited not only by the NDC and its officers, but also by Ghanaians, judges, businessmen and journalists.
He added that what is happening now is not about the problem of the NDC or any opposition political party, but a problem of Ghanaians and the nation.
Asiedu Nketiah emphasized the importance of demonstrating against the Akufo-Addo government, particularly in the current political climate in Ghana.
Ghanaians, he said, have chosen democracy as a system for electing their leaders and have emphasized that attempting to disrupt and disfigure democratic processes would destroy the gains of our ancestors.
According to him, the determination of the Ghanaians not to ruin their young democracy resulted in mbadive participation in the demonstration of Kum Yen Preko.
"I congratulate those here for their courage and determination to ensure that Ghana is reoriented on the path of governance that it has decided to follow."
"Those who stayed behind and did not participate must remember the old saying; "If your neighbors' beard is on fire, place a bucket of water next to you."
The NDC general secretary pointed out that when discerning Ghanaians began to voice their concerns about the actions and inactions of the Akufo-Addo government, some journalists, but especially journalists, defended the administration.
"When people were attacked and badaulted, you claimed that it was the prerogative of the government."
"This is where Ghana has gone. Journalists are kidnapped and tortured and one of yours was killed to be acquitted of his job as a journalist, "he said.
He urged journalists to respect their professional mandate in the exercise of their constitutional functions.
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