NPP Boycotts TV3, Related Broadcast Platforms Over Alleged Bias

• The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it is boycotting all platforms operated by Media General
• It has accused Media General of bias and unprofessionalism in the media group’s political coverage
• The NPP has further instructed all members of its ranks to comply with the directive until further notice

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is boycotting all platforms operated by Media General.

The party accused Media General of bias and unprofessionalism in the media group’s political coverage.

According to a statement from the NPP, the party said it had been engaging with Media General since 2023 to address issues of perceived unfair treatment.

It cited an incident on a programme hosted by Keminni Amanor, where a guest made perceived inflammatory remarks about former President Nana Akufo-Addo.

The party believes the host condoned the comments by failing to intervene.

“Strangely, the host did not stop or object to the unwarranted attacks on the former president; she merely laughed them off. She allowed them."

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“Despite repeated assurances since 2023, the observed unprofessionalism and unfairness persist."

The party assured its members and the public that this withdrawal would not affect its commitment to holding the government accountable.

It further instructed all members of the NPP to comply with the directive until further notice.

“We will fulfill our responsibilities as the largest opposition party in Ghana, God being our help. We request that all members of the NPP comply with this withdrawal until further notice."

Captain Smart, Media General sued

Former Adansi Asokwa MP K.T. Hammond sued broadcaster Blessed Godsbrain Smart, aka Captain Smart, over alleged derogatory comments.

The comments were said to have been made during a broadcast on Media General's Onua TV.

This suit stems from Captain Smart's claims that Hammond made ethnocentric remarks about a candidate in the Adansi Asokwa parliamentary election.

This suit came after Deputy Inspector General of Police Christian Tettey Yohuno sued him for defamation earlier in January.

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Yohuno accused Captain Smart of defamation because of claims that he and some elements within the army and that some top officials of the Ghana Police Service were planning a coup d'état.

Past legal trouble for Media General employee

YEN.com.gh reported that Media General and Captain Smart have faced similar legal trouble in the past with Paul Adom-Otchere and Francis Asenso-Boakye suing for defamation.

They felt that Captain Smart disparaged their reputation by suggesting they were corrupt.

They were each demanding GH¢10 million in damages from the broadcaster and other things to compensate for the harm done to their hard-earned reputations in the eyes of right-thinking members of the society.

Captain Smart also faced action from the National Media Commission after it accused him of insulting the Chief of the Defence Staff and other Commanders of the Ghana Armed Forces.

Captain Smart at the time claimed that these officers embezzled monies meant for soldiers on peacekeeping operations.

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Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh