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GBC Boss clarifies why Government programmes get more airtime
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Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan, has explained that the state broadcaster gives priority to government programmes because it is mandated by the Constitution to do so.
He said this during a courtesy call on GBC Management by the leadership of the People’s National Convention (PNC).
Prof. Alhassan noted that some members of the public often mistake this constitutional duty for political bias.
He, however, stressed that while GBC gives priority to government communication, it treats all political parties equally when it comes to party-related activities.
“Sometimes people mistake another mandate of ours for bias. Whilst we are mandated to be transparent and treat all political parties equally, we also have the primary responsibility to prioritize government programming,” he explained.
He clarified that there is a difference between government communication and party communication.
“Government communication is given priority because the government has a mandate to govern. But when it comes to party communication, we give all political parties the same treatment,” he said.
Prof. Alhassan also recalled that in 1993, a political party once sued GBC and won a case over unfair coverage, which served as an important lesson for the broadcaster.
“Since that judgment, we have never gone against the law. We have learned from it and continue to ensure fairness in our coverage,” he added.
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Christians have been urged to demonstrate a living faith in Jesus Christ by allowing their confession of Him as Lord and Saviour to reflect in their daily lives.
According to the Kaneshie District Pastor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rev. Dzidzor Nathaniel Affram, a genuine Christian’s confession should go beyond words and be demonstrated through obedience to God, love for others and service to the Church.
He made the call at the 40th anniversary remembrance service for the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, Maranatha Congregation at Awudome Avenui in the Volta Region.
Speaking on the theme, “The Church Built on a Living Confession,” Rev. Affram said life would continually present challenges capable of testing Christians’ faith, making it necessary for believers to hold firmly to their confession that Jesus Christ is Lord.
He explained that accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour required Christians to live according to His teachings, stressing that their faith must be evident in their conduct.
“A living confession listens to God and not man,” he said, urging Christians to remain obedient to God even when faced with difficulties and pressures.
Rev. Affram further encouraged the congregation to care for vulnerable people and demonstrate concern for others, adding that such acts were practical expressions of Christian faith.
He also urged Christians to identify and use their God-given gifts to build the Church.
He said every member of the Church had a role to play and cautioned Christians against looking down on others because of their status or abilities.
The remembrance service brought together family members, friends, members of the congregation and sympathisers to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo.
By Lizzy Okai
