The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has congratulated Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu on his appointment as Minister of State responsible for Government Communications and Shamima Muslim as Deputy Government Spokesperson.
PRINPAG expressed confidence in their ability to enhance government-media relations, urging them to champion press freedom and journalist welfare while fostering transparency and accountability in governance.
Below is the full statement
PRINPAG CONGRATULATES HON. FELIX KWAKYE OFOSU AND SHAMIMA MUSLIM ON THEIR APPOINTMENTS AS HEADS OF GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS*
The National Executives and the entire membership of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) extend their heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu on his appointment as the Minister of State responsible for Government Communications and to Shamima Muslim on her appointment as the Deputy Government Spokesperson.
The records of Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu and Madam Shamima Muslim in dealing with journalists are well known, and PRINPAG is confident that their vast experience will be brought to bear in addressing the myriad of challenges confronting the media landscape in Ghana. Their leadership in the government’s communication machinery will be critical in fostering transparency, accountability, and effective engagement with journalists.
As an Association representing the interests of newspapers and online news publishers across the country, PRINPAG is ready to work closely with the Government Communications team to enhance the welfare and safety of journalists. We urge Hon. Kwakye Ofosu and Madam Shamima to champion media-friendly policies that will create an environment where journalists feel safe and empowered to carry out their work without fear or intimidation. We further encourage them to welcome constructive criticisms and uphold the principles of press freedom, which are crucial in strengthening our democracy.
PRINPAG also calls on the government to ensure that its communication team remains accessible to journalists, fosters a culture of responsiveness, and works collaboratively to address challenges facing the media industry. We hope to see initiatives that will support capacity building for journalists, enhance access to information, and create opportunities for media practitioners to thrive in a free and fair environment.
Once again, congratulations on your appointments. The National Executives and the entire membership of PRINPAG look forward to a fruitful collaboration in promoting a free, responsible, and vibrant media in Ghana.
Signed:
Jeorge Wilson Kingson
Executive Secretary.
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Andrew Edwin Arthur
President
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