Outspoken Ghanaian broadcaster, Captain Smart, has harshly criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its decision to boycott Media General, calling the move ineffective and misguided. He urged the party to prioritize fixing its internal challenges rather than blaming the media for its struggles.
During his broadcast today, Captain Smart dismissed the impact of the boycott, stating bluntly:
“Who said we even need you? You will come by yourself. We don’t care about you.”
He further challenged the NPP leadership, particularly Minority Leader Alexander Kwabena Afenyo-Markin, questioning whether he would also boycott the Parliamentary vetting committee, given that Media General would still cover the proceedings.
“Tell Afenyo-Markin to boycott the vetting committee because when he sits there, we will cover it live. We don’t really care. The party has collapsed,” he said.
“NPP is Collapsing” – Captain Smart Warns
The journalist did not hold back in his critique of the party’s current state, claiming that the NPP is on the verge of collapse and that their boycott of Media General was both childish and counterproductive.
“The party has collapsed. Boycotting Media General is not only childish but a senseless move. They should focus on fixing their collapsed party. If they joke with me, I will make sure they stay in opposition forever,” he declared.
Captain Smart emphasized that the media house is independent and does not rely on the NPP for its operations.
“We don’t even need them; they should go,” he added.
The NPP’s decision, announced by the party’s Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah, claims that Media General has been unfair in its reportage and panel pairings. However, the move has triggered mixed reactions, with many questioning whether boycotting the media outlet is the right approach to addressing concerns over bias.
This latest development adds to the growing tension between political parties and the media in Ghana, raising concerns over press freedom, political accountability, and media independence in the country.
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