Wontumi TV has issued an unreserved apology to former President John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the public after one of its presenters alleged that the former president was involved in the recent military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives.
Wontumi TV described the remarks, made by presenter Akyenkwa Nana Kofi Asare on August 9, as "inappropriate, unfounded, and contrary to our station's values of professionalism, accuracy, and fairness in broadcasting." "The comments did not in any way represent the views, position, or policy of Wontumi TV," In a statement signed by the station's management, . "We deeply regret the distress and reputational harm this may have caused to the President, the NDC, and the affected families." The management assured that disciplinary action will be taken against the presenter and that editorial guidelines have been reinforced to ensure all on-air staff "speak only to verified facts and credible records." Reaffirming its commitment to ethical journalism, Wontumi TV added: "We will continue to provide our viewers with accurate, balanced, and respectful content at all times." The station also extended condolences to the families of those killed in the crash and urged "unity and sensitivity in discussing matters of national grief." Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Related Topics:Feature Advertisement You may like Director of Ghana School of Law Justice Oppong steps down after three years African political parties summit 2025 kicks off in Accra Tamale mourns Dr Murtala in final Islamic rites Reset Agenda must succeed in memory of fallen heroes - Mahama Mahama visits families of fallen Air Force servicemen Manhyia Palace bans funerals on August 21 for Asantehemaa's one week observation Ablakwa pays medical bills for sick children to mark birthday NDC to contest Akwatia polls, says NPP playing politics NCA suspends Dreams Ghana, Wontumi FM, others over regulatory breaches Click to comment Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.
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