Emmanuel Asamoah Commends Mahama Government’s GH¢10 Million Media Support, Weighs in on NDC Chairmanship Race

Emmanuel Asamoah, Station Manager of Radio 1, Deputy Coordinator of the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) in the Eastern Region, Civil Engineer and Environmentalist, has commended the government for providing GH¢10 million in support of the media industry, describing the intervention as a praiseworthy move towards strengthening media operations in the country.

Mr. Asamoah made these remarks during an interview on Radio 1’s morning show, Oman Mu Nsem, where he shared his views on developments in Ghana’s media landscape and the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) Eastern Regional Chairmanship contest.

He noted that the support was not the first time the government of President John Dramani Mahama had demonstrated commitment to the media, stressing the importance of sustained government assistance to the industry.

Speaking on the state of media coverage in Ghana, Mr. Asamoah observed that media attention in the country appeared to be heavily concentrated in Accra, leaving media organisations in other regions struggling for visibility and recognition.

He said the situation had created a perception that regional media outlets were being overshadowed by their counterparts in the capital, calling for greater attention to media development across the country.

On the growing number of radio stations in Ghana, Mr. Asamoah said Communication Minister Samuel Nartey George may have a valid point regarding the need to address the operations of ineffective radio stations.

According to him, although the country has numerous radio stations, many lack the financial and economic support required to operate effectively and sustainably.

However, he took issue with the manner in which the minister communicated his position, suggesting that the concern could have been expressed in a more appropriate manner.

Turning his attention to the NDC Eastern Regional Chairmanship contest, Mr. Asamoah described the race as a two-horse contest between Hon. Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor and Hon. Bismark Tawiah Boateng.

He maintained that the two aspirants appeared to be the leading contenders in the regional race, setting the stage for what could be a keenly contested battle for leadership of the NDC in the Eastern Region.

By: Paulina Armah/ Radio1 Online.