The former President, John Dramani Mahama has advised President Nana Akufo-Addo and to create an atmosphere that is more tolerant of criticism.
According to the former President, creating an atmosphere of tolerant criticism is one of the surest ways good journalism can succeed in Ghana.
In a Facebook post to memorialize the day, the leader of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) asked Nana Akufo-Addo to be tolerant of criticism.
“I want to encourage President Nana Akufo-Addo and his close associates to seize the occasion to create an atmosphere that is more tolerant of criticism and devoid of intimidation in order for the media, CSOs, and individuals to freely express themselves and contribute to national discourse.”
But, 3rd May has been set aside to observe the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence, and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Solomon Nartey
