Omanhene Kwabena Asante, a well-known Ghanaian journalist and political analyst, has expressed worries about the increasing number of bloggers in important state institutions, claiming that this is becoming disruptive and weakening professionalism.
On Monday, July 27, Omanhene Kwabena Asante stated on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM that the growing number of bloggers documenting court and parliamentary sessions has become a nuisance and that the practice needs to be handled.
Even if digital journalism has grown to be a significant component of contemporary media, he believes that not everyone with a camera or smartphone should be allowed free access to sensitive institutions if they do not adhere to professional standards.
“The bloggers have over-flooded Parliament and the courts, and it is becoming a nuisance,” he said during the program, urging stricter accreditation and enforcement of media guidelines. He said, some bloggers prioritize sensational headlines, livestreams, and viral content over responsible and ethical reporting, a practice he believes is gradually affecting the dignity of parliamentary proceedings and judicial processes.
Omanhene stressed the importance of media to Ghana’s democracy, but he also said that access to national institutions should be accompanied with accountability and responsibility.
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In order to guarantee that only competent and moral professionals are permitted entry into prestigious state organizations, he recommended that media accreditation procedures be reinforced.
He pointed out that careless reporting by certain bloggers can readily propagate false information, unduly sway public opinion, and occasionally obstruct ongoing legal procedures.
However, some people believe bloggers deserve equal access as long as they operate within the law and respect institutional regulations.
The debate also highlights the changing media landscape in Ghana, where bloggers and online content creators now play a significant role in breaking news and shaping public discourse alongside traditional media houses.