Source: Political Desk
There is growing concern over deliberate sabotage across key government institutions, where public relations officers (PROs) appointed under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration are allegedly restricting access to pro-NDC media outlets. Despite the transition of power, these officials remain in strategic positions and continue to manipulate government communication to favor the opposition.
The latest incident occurred during a press conference at the Ministry of Finance announcing Ghana’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Official Creditor Committee (OCC)—a major step in the country’s debt restructuring process.
However, pro-NDC media houses, especially newspapers, were not invited, while all pro-NPP newspapers were given full access.
A PRO at the Ministry, still holding office from the previous administration, reportedly told journalists from pro-NDC media houses that they were not invited and questioned why they had come to the press conference.
This media suppression is not limited to the Ministry of Finance. Pro-NDC media outlets are being denied access to information across all government institutions, including Ghana Cocobod.
Just yesterday, some pro-NDC journalists who went to cover an event at Cocobod were blocked from participating, further proving that NPP-aligned PR officers are actively working to frustrate the NDC government’s communication efforts.
Under the NPP administration, pro-NDC media outlets were systematically denied access to government events and information.
Now, these same officials are continuing their agenda by limiting the NDC government’s ability to communicate its policies, achievements, and critical national issues to the public.
Political analysts warn that if these individuals are not removed, they will continue to manipulate narratives, distort government messaging, and weaken the administration’s credibility.
By controlling access to information, they are effectively shielding ministers and appointees from engaging with media outlets that would provide balanced coverage.
Ministers and appointees are being urged to immediately restructure their public relations teams across all government institutions, including Cocobod, to prevent opposition-aligned officials from using their positions to undermine the government’s communication strategy.
If left unchecked, these NPP-aligned PROs could sabotage the NDC government’s ability to inform the public, shape public perception, and effectively govern the country.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
