By Kingsley Mamore
Tamale (N/R) Nov. 7, GNA- Mr. George Sarpong, former Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission (NMC), has urged media professionals and journalists to prioritize personal safety in their quest to tell the truth.
He emphasized that ethical journalism demanded risk awareness, not recklessness and that seeking alternative ways to report was a strategic act that ensured continued service to the public.
He said this at a training workshop organized by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and ECOWAS Peace and Security Project (EPSG), held in Tamale.
Mr. Sarpong also sounded alarm on the dangers of hate speech and misinformation, stating that they posed a significant threat to democratic discourse and national unity.
He emphasized that unchecked false narratives and divisive rhetoric were eroding public trust and weakening the foundation of democracy.
He urged journalists to uphold accuracy and ethical reporting, highlighting the media’s critical role in safeguarding democratic values and fostering peaceful coexistence.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Christian Akorlie