Shamima Muslim urges media to show dignity in helicopter crash coverage
Following the tragic military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region that claimed eight lives, including two cabinet ministers, Deputy Government Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has issued a heartfelt plea for dignified and respectful media coverage. Speaking on Citi FM, she acknowledged the press's role in informing the public but urged restraint in using graphic visuals, emphasizing the need to safeguard the dignity of the deceased and the feelings of bereaved families. Ms. Muslim specifically requested that platforms remove harrowing footage and images from their networks. “We have pleaded for platforms to delete the harrowing visuals… so that we can provide dignified coverage and still balance the need for the public to know what happened,” she said. The government has also formed a planning committee to oversee funeral and burial arrangements. “We will communicate in real time the various actions that we […]