GBK Owusu interacting with Charlotte Osei
The Communication Board of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has commended the media and the Electoral Commission (EC) for their spectacular performance in the December 7, 2016 general elections.
A statement issued and signed by G.B.K Owusu, Chairman of the PCG Communication Board, said the good performance exhibited by the media was not only remarkable, but commendable.
“Despite some reportorial gaffes, the media displayed savvy, competence, objectivity and truth. I therefore entreat all media practitioners to continue the good work and live above reproach in all their deliberations,” Mr Owusu stated.
He said “as Ghanaians enter the New Year under the presidency of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, we all must endeavour to open a new page in our lives and strive to embrace tolerance, reconciliation, patience and love. Media practitioners must handle words carefully – more than man handles dynamite and gun. Journalists must also use words to unite where there is disunity and where there is hatred they must strive to project love and harmony.”
He urged journalists to live in peace and help build a better nation.
“Journalists and politicians must know that we are all actors and actresses on a theatrical stage. After our performance we are applauded and we give way to others. Such is life,” he stated.
Mr. Owusu commended President John Mahama for conceding defeat and urged him and his party to cooperate with Nana Akufo-Addo’s government.
The PCG Communication Board Chairman commended chairperson of the Electoral Commission, members of the commission and the staff for living up to expectation.
“Mrs. Charlotte Osei, the first female chairperson of the Electoral Commission in Ghana, has done a marvelous job and deserves tonnes of congratulations.
“I pray that the Almighty God will continue to direct, guide and guard you in all your undertakings. Be bold and always seek God’s guidance and He will never fail you,” he told Madam Osei.