Media Commission reacts to Supreme Court ruling

We publish below the full, unedited text of the National Media Commission’s statement on the Supreme Court Ruling yesterday, regarding the application for interlocutory injunction filed by the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA).

STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT RULING ON THE GIBA APPLICATION FOR INTERLOCUTORY INJUCTION ON LI2224

The National Media Commission has taken note of the Supreme Court Ruling on the application for interlocutory injunction filed by the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association. The substantive matter regarding the interpretation and enforcement of the recently passed law on media contents and standards is still pending before the Court.

The Content Standards Regulations (LI2224) came into force on 9th December 2015 and its implementation was set to begin three months from the date of entry into force. In accordance with the Supreme Court ruling, the NMC is obliged to suspend the implementation until the final determination of the matter.

It is the prayer of the Commission that the Court will be able to give its judgment before commencement of the election campaigns. While abiding by the ruling, the NMC will like to assure the public of its determination to uphold its constitutional mandate of ensuring a free and vibrant media that functions within the law and puts the national interest above any other consideration.

Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng

Chairman, National Media Commission

Source: GNA