The forum, held at Tamale, was, therefore, to sensitise journalists on the need to deliver their mandate responsibly before, during and after the December Elections.  Presentations were thus made by participants on Ethical Journalism, the challenges involved and their respective solutions.

Togbe George Debrie, the Chairman of the Media Advisory Committee, stated that the media was seen as a powerful and credible source of information in society, therefore, it was critical  for journalists to report the truth.

Togbe Debrie, who is also Deputy Registrar of the University for Development Studies, advised media practitioners to be circumspect in their reportage to ensure professionalism. They should also guard against the temptation to be judges, he advised, saying, “You should instead focus on your roles to educate, inform and entertain society.”