Give true meaning to ‘Yen Ara Asaase Ni’, it’s not just a song – Sam Jonah tells journalists

Revered Ghanaian businessman, Sir Sam Jonah has reminded the citizenry that Ghana’s patriotic anthem, ‘Yen Ara Asaase Ni’ is a clarion call to patriotism, stewardship, and unity.

He emphasised that “Yen Ara Asaase Ni” is not merely a song, but a “testament to the enduring spirit of the Ghanaian people, a spirit that journalists are uniquely positioned to amplify.”

In this era, where the essence of our democracy and the fabric of our society are tested, let us recommit ourselves to the principles that Ephraim Amu so eloquently espoused.”

He stressed that it is time for journalists to express their discontent about the attacks on press freedom, the perceived erosion of trust in the justice system, and the lack of accountability in safeguarding public funds.

“It is my hope and prayer that you will become a beacon of truth, integrity, and national pride, today, tomorrow and for generations to come,” he said.

The statesman noted that trained journalists must always verify and publish only the truth.

According to him, it is better to tell the truth that offends than to look sheepishly as the country’s interest is captured for the benefit of a few.