GTV, Metro TV fight over
poor signal receptions
for Obama's visit
Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh, Ghanadot
Accra, July 14, Ghanadot - The
Minister of Information, Mrs Zita Okaikoi, has blamed Ghana
Television (GTV), the National Broadcaster and Metro TV, a
private station for failing the nation during the historic
visit of US President Barack Obama.
According to her, both Local and International media and the
general public were served with poor quality pictures and
inaudible sound by GTV and Metro TV during the visit.
Critics have described it as a source of embarrassment to
the country.
In an interview with Joy FM's Super Morning Show, an Accra
based station and monitored by Ghanadot the Information
Minister, expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of job
done by the stations and gave the assurance that she will
get to the bottom of the matter.
She suspects rivalry and has convened a meeting on Monday
with the leaders of the two stations, ostensibly to
ascertain the cause of the problem.
The two stations have meanwhile been blaming each other for
the poor job done.
The Information Minister has therefore requested for a
formal report on the coverage of the historic visit.
Zita Okaikoi however lauded the organisation of the entire
visit, saying it was perfectly done.
She said the event at the International Conference Centre,
where Mr Obama addressed Parliament, was a scene to behold.
Mrs Okaikoi noted that it was regrettable that the public
did not have the opportunity to meet with Mr. Obama.
Ghanadot
