PROFESSOR John Evans Atta Mills’ ability to continue with the People’s Assembly concept inherited from the previous administration has led to a progression on the democratic ladder of Ghana. Hence, it is not surprising that various international organisations continuously pat the country on the back for such a wonderful progress.
A time with the press is actually helping in bringing governance closer to the people who might otherwise feel distanced from the centre of power. To a large extent, it can be seen as a continuation of the 1988 decentralisation concept that was introduced into Ghana’s governance.
IT is actually commendable that the Executive has recognised the importance of the press as the Fourth Estate of the realm and are engaging us to actually realise the dream of the average Ghanaian. Once again, we say Ayeekoo to the presidency for engaging the editors in such a fruitful hour-long chat.
INASMUCH as we are appreciating the ruling government for such a great show, we wish to also register our displeasure at the discrimination that is currently on-going in the media circles as to who should be invited to meet the president. We have observed that over the years, only certain editors and journalists have enjoyed the privilege of visiting the Castle to ask the president questions bothering the nation.
WE do not by any means say that these gallant men and women do not deserve the invitation of the president, but we sincerely want to draw the attention of Ghanaians to the fact that, the president consistently answers the same questions, which of course some are unnecessary. Is it not amazing that journalists invited always tend to be praise-singers instead of people who can ask ‘useful’ questions?
WELL, we can only conclude that the deliberate invitation to the Castle of people believed to be sympathizers of the NDC are a true reflection of George Orwell’s Animal Farm where all animals are equal but some are more equal than others. Perhaps, the invitees are the pigs and the Napoleons while certain media houses including, Today, is part of the chicken or the camels meant for the donkey jobs.
HOWEVER, we wish to draw the president’s attention to the fact that no matter how small a media house is, it has the potential to cause harm or effect progress in the society. He should go beyond his advisors and read around, for his advisors can only offer nothing but sing praises like the NDC newspapers do.
IT is only suicidal that the president is being deceived into thinking the editors who consistently throng the Castle on the invitation of Koku Anyidoho are the best the country has. We rest our case!