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Responsibility, Media and Constitutional Rule in Ghana by Prof. Kwesi Yankah explores the vital link between media freedom and responsible journalism within Ghana’s democratic framework. The work examines how the 1992 Constitution guarantees freedom and independence of the media while emphasizing the need for ethical responsibility in reporting and public discourse. Yankah highlights how the media serves as both a watchdog over government power and a platform for civic participation, yet faces challenges such as partisanship, misinformation, and political pressure that threaten its credibility and democratic role.
Yankah argues that true constitutional rule depends not only on legal freedoms but also on the responsible exercise of those freedoms. He stresses that media practitioners must balance the right to free expression with fairness, accuracy, and respect for the rights of others. Through thoughtful analysis, the author calls for a renewed commitment to professionalism, accountability, and integrity within Ghana’s media landscape as essential ingredients for sustaining constitutional democracy.
