GNA Emphasizes Professionalism and Credibility in 2024 Election Coverage.

Bolgatanga: The Ghana News Agency (GNA) has urged its reporters and stringers to maintain professionalism and credibility during the coverage of the country's upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. This call was made by Mrs. Hannah Zemp-Tapang, the Upper East Regional Manager of GNA, who stressed the importance of accuracy and factual reporting in election coverage. She highlighted that discipline among journalists is crucial to ensuring a credible election process and reminded them to adhere to ethical standards on election day.According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Zemp-Tapang emphasized that while timely and accurate reporting is expected, journalists should avoid becoming the focus of news themselves and stay out of trouble. Her advice was delivered in Bolgatanga, Upper East Region, during a training session organized by the agency for its regional reporters and stringers. The training aimed to update the journalists on the electoral processes, legalities, and necessary skills for producing ti mely and accurate reports, including videos, on election day. She also stressed the importance of early arrival at polling stations to observe the voting process.Mr. Eric Amoh, the Northern Regional Manager of GNA and co-facilitator of the workshop, reiterated the need for professionalism, acknowledging that while some reporters may have previous election coverage experience, the dynamics often change. He noted the heightened tension in this year's election and warned of deliberate attempts to manipulate figures. He advised reporters to rely on information from Electoral Commission officials and to cross-check facts before dissemination.The workshop also covered the Upper East Region's 15 constituencies, which include Bawku Central, Pusiga, Garu, Binduri, Tempane, Navrongo, Paga-China, Bongo, Zebilla, Nabdam, Talensi, Bolgatanga East, Builsa North, Builsa South, and Bolgatanga Central.