5th July, 2016

The Daily Graphic says the era of libel in the country may have passed but as the most celebrated English judge Lord Denning stated “press freedom does not mean the press is free to ruin a reputation, break a confidence, pollute the course of justice or do anything that is unlawful.” The paper says political actors are taking their liberties far as they slander and defame their opponents. They make allegations which attract severe sanctions of the law. The Graphic reminds media practitioners, especially those who host political programmes that they will be held liable if they allow their platforms to be used to disparage others. 

The Ghanaian Times says as the political temperature heats up so are the rhetorics, insult, threats and other negative actions by political activists. The paper therefore joins peace loving Ghanaians to condemn utterances by some political activists. It is surprised that those engaged in these outward behaviour are high profile politicians, who should know better. The Times appeals to Ghanaians and politicians to exercise restraint as they campaign towards election 2016.

GBC