President John Dramani Mahama has urged traditional authorities in the country\u00a0to use their influence to stop politicians from using intemperate language on radio and television stations in the country.<\/p>\n
This, he said, will contribute to ensuring a peaceful election this year.<\/p>\n
His comments follow the raging controversy over the alleged death threats issued recently to Ghana\u2019s Superior Court Justices by panelist on Accra-based Montie FM<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n [contextly_sidebar id=”SySktbttTCHlikPhgI3PECYfcjsQtbpT”]The Supreme Court has since summoned the owners of the station, the host of the program on which the alleged threats were issued, and the panelist involved to face contempt charges.<\/p>\n The case was heard for the first time on Tuesday and adjourned to July 18 this year.<\/p>\n President Mahama said traditional leaders should help bring to order politicians who use intemperate language in public speech.<\/p>\n \u201cI wish to assure you that we will do everything possible to ensure that our elections are peaceful and successful and that is the role you as traditional rulers must play. When things get heated, it is your duty to intervene and make sure that you call the politicians to order. And I believe we also should continue to use our traditional influence to stop the use of intemperate language especially on our airwaves.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe airwaves were democratized in order that we will bring progress to society, but when you open the airwaves it\u2019s like everybody is saying whatever they want and some people use languages that are totally unacceptable. And I think that traditional rulers should use whatever influence they can to ensure that this is under control,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n