Affail Monney, the immediate past President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has called on journalists, bloggers, and influencers to uphold media ethics, emphasizing the importance of balanced, fair, and accurate reporting.
Speaking at a two-day fact-checking training organized by DUBAWA in partnership with the Federal Republic of Germany, he criticized one-sided stories, describing them as irresponsible journalism that undermines democracy. "The media must ensure fairness, reliability, and timeliness in their reporting, avoiding personal biases and partisan influences. "This is crucial for safeguarding Ghana's democracy and promoting transparency during the electoral process.
You have to be balanced in all your reporting. "One-sided story is irresponsible journalism," Monney stated.
The workshop, held in Accra on November 11 and 12, 2024, focused on Elections Information Literacy and Fact-Checking, equipping participants with skills to authenticate and verify information before, during, and after elections.