Captain Smart Warns Kwame Sefa Kayi, Paul Adom Otchere, and Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah
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Outspoken broadcaster Captain Smart has issued a strong warning to fellow media personalities Kwame Sefa Kayi, Paul Adom Otchere, and Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, cautioning them against criticising the administration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama when he assumes office
Captain Smart accused the trio of failing to hold President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s government accountable during his tenure, arguing that their silence disqualifies them from offering any criticism of Mahama’s administration. “You sat back and watched as things went wrong under this government without speaking up. You have no moral right to criticise Mahama when he begins his term,” he stated.
He went on to challenge their credibility as journalists and media personalities, accusing them of selective silence and favouritism in their commentary on national issues. According to Captain Smart, the role of journalists is to remain neutral and hold all governments accountable regardless of political affiliations.
The warning has sparked debate within the media and among Ghanaians. Supporters of Captain Smart’s position believe it is a valid critique of selective accountability in the media, while others see it as an attempt to suppress dissenting voices in the future.
This development highlights ongoing tensions in Ghana’s media landscape, where political biases often influence public discourse. As Mahama prepares to take office, calls for balanced journalism and non-partisan scrutiny continue to grow.