Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has called on the media to uphold the highest standards of accuracy, balance, and responsibility as Ghana prepares for a nationwide conversation on proposed constitutional reforms.
Speaking at the 3rd Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Dinner Night, Shamima Muslim disclosed that the Constitution Review Committee had earlier in the day formally presented its recommendations to President John Dramani Mahama, marking a critical moment in Ghana’s democratic journey.
She noted that the report, which is expected to dominate public discourse in the coming days, contains far-reaching proposals aimed at strengthening democratic accountability, improving governance arrangements, deepening decentralisation, and safeguarding fundamental rights and freedoms.
With the report now entering the public domain, Shamima Muslim said the President has appealed to journalists and media houses to approach its coverage with care, depth, and accuracy, warning against sensationalism and selective interpretation.
According to her, while robust debate is essential in a democracy, misrepresentation, speculation, or distortion of the report’s contents could mislead the public and create unnecessary tension.
“The national conversation that follows must be informed, sober, and responsible,” she stressed, underscoring the media’s critical role as custodians of truth and facilitators of constructive democratic engagement.
Her remarks served both as a recognition of the media’s influence and a reminder of its responsibility at pivotal national moments, reinforcing the call for journalism that enlightens rather than inflames, and informs rather than misleads, as Ghana charts the next phase of its constitutional and democratic development.
