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GNA Reporters Urged to Fact-Check Information During Election Coverage.

According to Ghana News Agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Mr Benamba made these remarks during a training workshop aimed at preparing reporters of the Agency in Ho. He advised reporters to balance their reports by giving voice to all minority political parties contesting in the elections. He also encouraged participants to adhere to established procedures at voting centers and to avoid publishing 'alarming' reports.Mr Maxwell Awumah, the Volta/Oti Regional Manager of GNA, stated that the team is prepared for the upcoming elections in the two regions. He urged participants to follow ethical journalistic practices when reporting on the electoral process to maintain and enhance the credibility and objectivity of the GNA brand in the media. He advised reporters to avoid adopting a 'headmaster posture' at polling stations and to navigate out of trouble, as there is life after the general elections.Mr Awumah also urged participants to identify potential hot-spots and ensure they take necessary measures to s tay safe. The participants expressed gratitude to the management of GNA for organizing the training and expressed hope that their concerns regarding their outputs would be addressed promptly.