At the regular Thursday Information Ministry press briefing, Min. Mr. Nyankonah said it was based on that agreement reached that the PUL subscribed to the allowing the Ministry issue passes to media outlets. But the backpedaling of the Information Ministry without any regard to the Union, according to Nyakonah raises eyebrows. The media remains a partner; the last time we checked, there were accolades given to the Press Union of Liberia for contributing the defeat of Ebola in this country. He alleged that some media institutions have been using their platforms to spread ‘fake news’, which, according to him, is hindering the government’s effort in the COVID-19 fight.

Source: Front Page Africa May 07, 2020 21:44 UTC