Bole, Jan. 12, GNA - Mr John Mahama, Minister of Communications has asked Ghanaians to critically examine stories in the private media.
"Some of these papers and radio stations have been set-up with the political motive of removing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government from power through the deliberate peddling of lies, distortions and fabrications just to discredit the government".
Mr Mahama who is also the MP for Bole said this at an end of year get-together organised by the Bole constituency of NDC for assembly, unit committee and executive members of the party at Bole on Sunday.
He said since majority of people in rural areas believe what they hear and read from the radio and newspapers it is necessary for the media to be prudent and to exercise restraint in their broadcast and reporting in national interest.
The Minister appealed to the electorate to vote according to their conscience for the party that can develop the country instead of considering material gains. Hajia Azara Bukari, District Chief Executive appealed to the people to observe sound environmental practices and to avoid disasters and epidemics. GNA
