2020 elections: NMC lauds media for fair reportage

The National Media Commission has commended the Ghanaian media for showing professionalism in its reportage during the 2020 general elections.

According to the commission, the professionalism of the media contributed greatly to fair, transparent elections.

“The Commission particularly took note of the patience and tolerance in not rushing to announce the final details of the results even when they had the records of the results but waited for the Electoral Commission to declare”

“The Commission takes note of the reportage by the various broadcasting stations in sticking to the standards especially compliance with the Guidelines for Local Language Broadcasting”

“In view of all these and more, the NMC lauds the media for being instrumental in the bid to achieve free, fair, and peaceful elections during their coverage”.

part of the statement read.

President Akufo-Addo emerged winner of the 2020 elections of the elections conducted on December 7.