The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured Ghanaians that his administration will prioritise the passage of the Broadcasting Bill if the 8th Parliament dissolves without passing it.
Speaking during an encounter with the media on Sunday, August 25, 2024, the Vice President told journalists that the government is committed to ensuring the bill’s passage before the last sitting of Parliament.
He, however, stressed that if this Parliament is unable to do that, he will pursue it.
“In line with our philosophy and reaffirming our commitment to upholding the fundamental rights to free speech and media freedoms and expanding the frontiers of individual rights, we will pass and fully implement the Broadcasting Bill before the final session of Parliament this year to better safeguard media freedoms and pluralism.”
“We will further resource the Media Capacity Enhancement Programme to continue enhancing the knowledge and skills of journalists,” the vice president further assured.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
