The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) and former Member of Parliament for Odododiodio Constituency, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has called for stronger collaboration between the media and security agencies to prevent confrontations during field assignments.
Speaking on ChannelOne TV's Breakfast Daily show on Thursday, July 31, Nii Lante Vanderpuye urged journalists to proactively reach out to the Public Relations Officers (PROs) of security agencies before covering any operation involving security personnel.
He explained that such communication could provide clarity on whether an operation is sanctioned, restricted, or open for coverage.
According to him, this would help journalists avoid situations that could result in confrontation or misunderstanding. "When the military is involved, it's important to identify yourself clearly and engage the officer in charge.
