Govt committed to protecting free speech — Kwakye Ofosu

He accused the government of using red herrings to divert public attention whenever the minority demanded accountability, as well as using state security agencies against political opponents.

Mr Afenyo-Markin cited Article 162(5) of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the media to uphold the responsibility and accountability of the government to the people, stressing that the media must be concerned about recent developments in the country, including the “drug trade”.

Mr Kwakye Ofosu asserted that criticism of the government, however harsh, was not a crime, but threats of death or violence, especially against the President, were not tolerable in any jurisdiction.