Media General’s Captain Smart has been released from the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).
The broadcaster who has become a major critic of the Akufo-Addo government was arrested Wednesday afternoon after work and released at night, Starr News has learnt.
On October 17, 2022 government in a statement lashed at the broadcaster for accusing President Akufo-Addo of being involved in illegal mining and calling his fight against the menace a sham.
In response to the content of a video published and circulated by Onua TV on October 17, 2022, titled “Nana Addo is actively involved in galamsey” and attributed to Captain Smart, the government statement condemned the claims made by the Journalist insisting the President has never been and is not involved in galamsey.
“The content propagated in the video is false, malicious and without basis. It is nothing but an act of unethical and irresponsible journalism; The video is intended to court disaffection for government and undermine efforts to fight illegal mining in the country,” said the Statement.
It further noted government is disquieted by the spread of disinformation and misinformation, “clothed under the pretext of journalistic discretion and free expression” saying, “This does not bode well for our democracy.”
The statement nonetheless concluded:”We will continue to hold Media General in high esteem and urge them not to compromise their standards for validating information, ethical practice, and avoiding conjecture in presentation of facts.”
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5 Fm