A heated debate has erupted over the use of Woezor TV, a private television channel owned by Stan Dogbe, Deputy Chief of Staff at the Presidency, as the primary broadcaster of state affairs.
Critics argue that this arrangement blurs the lines between party propaganda, ethics, and public communication.
At the center of the controversy is Stan Dogbe, who serves as the owner and CEO of Woezor TV, as well as the Deputy Chief of Staff responsible for coordinating events at the Jubilee House.
This dual role has raised concerns about conflict of interest and the potential for Dogbe to use his position to promote his private business interests.
The debate has been fueled by a lengthy response from Stan Xoese Dogbe to criticisms raised about Woezor TV’s dominance in state communications.
Stan Dogbe’s response has been met with skepticism, with many arguing that his defense of Woezor TV’s role is flawed and undermines the principles of public communication.
One of the key concerns raised by critics is that Woezor TV’s coverage of state events is not neutral but rather biased towards the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
This, they argue, is evident in the channel’s rapid growth and dominance in state communications, which has been facilitated by Stan Dogbe’s position at the Jubilee House.
Critics also point out that the use of Woezor TV as the primary broadcaster of state affairs undermines the role of state-owned media, such as the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) which pick feeds from Woezor.
They argue that GBC should be the primary channel for state communications, rather than a private channel with clear political affiliations.
The controversy has sparked a wider debate about the role of private media in state communications and the potential for conflict of interest.
However, many are calling for greater transparency and accountability in the way state events are covered and communicated to the public.
