The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) together with other social stakeholders have condemned unsavoury comments by Blessed Godsbrain Smart of Onua TV/Onua FM against persons who may vote for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming elections.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday (16 July), the president of the GJA, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour said, “Over the weekend, for example, we heard the disturbing and reckless comments of Blessed Godsbrain Smart aka ‘Captain Smart‘, made on Accra-basedOnuaTV. He described them as ‘beasts, people who would vote for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the December elections.”
Dwumfour said, “Given the severity of his utterances and the ethical breach, we call on the board and management of Media General, to take immediate action to mete out appropriate sanctions to Mr. Smart. This will not only serve as a deterrent to others but will enhance public confidence in the media organisation, as an organisation that detest unprofessional conduct.”
According to him, being critical in holding leaders and government accountable should not be conflicted with spewing hate speech and insulting personalities.
The GJA president also urged journalists to conform to the tenets of the journalism profession. in order not to plunge the country into needless chaos.
