The Majority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo Markin, is admonishing the media to discourage antagonism between political factions to ensure peace and unity as Ghana heads into another election this December.
The Effutu lawmaker believes it is when the media propagates messages of politicians which do not foster unity and development that such persons from making garner more energy to keep on with such commentary.
Speaking during an engagement with the management of the Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL) in Accra Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Mr Afenyo-Markin said Ghana has had successful polls since 1992, using that as a reason for the media and politicians to be constructive in their discussions.
“Ghana can only develop if we focus on the issues; I do not believe that a politician should mount a political platform and attack another politician as a means of winning power.
“We should table our agenda for transformation, and that is what will help. I would, therefore, encourage you in the media to also act in a manner that will discourage unnecessary antagonism and tension because a lot of time, tension emanates from what is disseminated,” he said.
Urging the security agencies to remain firm in the enforcement of the laws, Mr Afenyo-Markin appealed to the public to have confidence in the institution that had the responsibility to run elections.
“We should constructively criticise them on things they do wrong and commend them when they get it right,” he said.
