The Bank of Ghana is urging journalists to uphold responsibility, accuracy, and balance in reporting, while pledging transparency and engagement to support informed coverage.
Speaking at a workshop for newspaper and online media leaders in Ada on January 24, Dr. Francis Yao Kumah, delivering on behalf of Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, emphasized that the Bank does not expect blind compliance from the media.
Instead, he said, the focus should be on responsible reporting, stories that are accurate, balanced, and contextualized.
“Our expectation is not compliance but responsibility,” the Governor’s team noted. “We underscore accuracy, balance, and appropriateness of the context. In return, the Bank commits to openness, engagement, and respect for your constitutional role.”
The message reflects a broader effort to strengthen collaboration between the central bank and the media, particularly at a time when economic stability relies heavily on public confidence and clarity.
By providing timely information, clarifications, and access to authoritative sources, the Bank hopes journalists can accurately convey policy decisions, market developments, and broader economic trends.
The approach recognizes the power of narratives in shaping economic expectations. Responsible coverage can stabilize markets and guide public understanding, while misleading or sensational reporting can fuel uncertainty.
The Governor’s call comes as part of a wider strategy to reset the economy, where communication and trust between institutions and the public are considered as crucial as policy measures themselves.
