Bridget Otoo started a public argument with Ghana Broadcasting Corporation on social media platform X. The Metro TV journalist first wrote to President Mahama asking him to make her head of GTV for a week. GBC quickly responded that Mahama lacks authority to appoint anyone since the National Media Commission handles such decisions. They reminded Otoo that GBC helped create Metro TV through early investments but never received money back from that deal.
Otoo fired back at GBC officials by questioning their board leadership and suggesting political influence affects their operations. She claimed that GBC's social media posts require approval from top management, including the Director General. Her comments highlighted frustrations about GTV content quality despite years of taxpayer funding support. She mentioned the station should improve its programming rather than forcing viewers to watch through what she called blackmail.
The heated exchange revealed deeper issues facing Ghanaian media. GBC stands as the oldest broadcasting organization in Ghana but faces ongoing financial problems despite government money keeping it running. Private media companies continue to challenge GBC for audience attention across the country. Many Ghanaians question whether state-funded media can remain independent from political pressure.
This public disagreement between Otoo and GBC officials raises important questions about media freedom in Ghana. People wonder if government-supported news outlets can maintain editorial independence from political leaders. Financial accountability remains another major concern, as citizens question how effectively GBC uses public funds. The dispute shows continuing tensions between traditional state media and newer private news organizations across Ghana.
Otoo fired back at GBC officials by questioning their board leadership and suggesting political influence affects their operations. She claimed that GBC's social media posts require approval from top management, including the Director General. Her comments highlighted frustrations about GTV content quality despite years of taxpayer funding support. She mentioned the station should improve its programming rather than forcing viewers to watch through what she called blackmail.
The heated exchange revealed deeper issues facing Ghanaian media. GBC stands as the oldest broadcasting organization in Ghana but faces ongoing financial problems despite government money keeping it running. Private media companies continue to challenge GBC for audience attention across the country. Many Ghanaians question whether state-funded media can remain independent from political pressure.
This public disagreement between Otoo and GBC officials raises important questions about media freedom in Ghana. People wonder if government-supported news outlets can maintain editorial independence from political leaders. Financial accountability remains another major concern, as citizens question how effectively GBC uses public funds. The dispute shows continuing tensions between traditional state media and newer private news organizations across Ghana.
