The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has cautioned the media to exercise responsibility in reporting on security and social issues in the region, particularly in the wake of recent violent clashes in Sokode, near Ho. The Minister’s warning comes after a committee presented its final report on the incident, which involved students of Sokode Senior High Technical School and community members.
Gunu expressed concern over unverified claims circulating in the media, including demands for compensation by the owner of a pub allegedly affected during the riot. He emphasized that compensation would only be considered after the facts are established, stressing that premature demands for compensation could be misguided if the students weren’t responsible for the damage.
The Minister assured that the Regional Coordinating Council would take appropriate action after reviewing the full report and its recommendations. He urged the media to avoid fueling tension with speculative reporting, especially on sensitive security matters.
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