The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo has refuted a statement attributed to him by GHOne TV, describing it as inaccurate and misleading.
The media outlet had circulated a graphic claiming the Minister said unemployment was a result of “overreliance on government to create jobs for everyone.”
The Minister stated clearly that he never made such a comment during his discussion and questioned the motivation behind the misquote and why the GHOne TV will “set people up for criticism” with statement he did not make.
He noted that some media houses increasingly focus on lifting isolated lines from complex explanations, quotes that, when removed from their full context, end up misleading the public rather than informing them which is becoming a major concerns and a growing trend in media practice.
According to him, such selective quoting often creates mischief, distorts the substance of discussions, and undermines public understanding of policy issues.
The incident has flashed wider conversation about responsible journalism, especially in an era where headlines and short captions can overshadow nuance.
Commenters online have called for higher editorial standards and more accurate reporting, emphasizing the role of the media in shaping public perception on sensitive national matters like jobs and employment.
Priscilla Osei-Wusu Nimako, ISD
