Julius Debrah challenges media to follow Graphic’s example

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has urged Ghanaian media houses to emulate the Daily Graphic’s values of credibility, integrity, and innovation.

He described the paper as a national institution whose example offers vital lessons for the wider media landscape.

Speaking at a cake-cutting ceremony in Accra to mark the newspaper’s 75th anniversary, Mr Debrah praised the Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL) for its resilience over the past seven decades, attributing its longevity to values that have earned it generations of trust.

“The story of Graphic@75 holds important lessons for all media houses in Ghana; credibility matters. Graphic has earned the trust of generations by sticking to the values of accuracy and integrity,” he said.

He said the Daily Graphic demonstrates how media organisations can combine profitability with public service.

“Other media houses can look to Graphic as a model of how a media institution can be both commercially viable and socially responsible. May the next 75 years be even brighter, more innovative and more impactful,” Mr Debrah stated.

The Chief of Staff also highlighted the newspaper’s role as a custodian of Ghana’s history, noting its contributions from the pre-independence era to the present democratic dispensation.

“For 75 years, the Graphic’s publications have been the custodians of our nation’s history, chronicling Ghana’s journey from independence to modern democracy. Graphic has provided accurate, credible and balanced information that has shaped public opinion, guided national debate and strengthened democratic governance,” he said.

He commended the company’s embrace of digital platforms as proof of readiness for the future.

“Institutions evolve to become something bigger than the way they started, and now we can see Graphic is doing a lot in the digital space, which shows that you are poised to be ready for what is ahead,” he remarked.

Responding to concerns from GCGL’s management about limited state support, Mr Debrah assured that he would convey the issue to President John Dramani Mahama. On behalf of the President, he congratulated Graphic as “a true Ghanaian company” and urged it to help prepare the public for the government’s proposed 24-hour economy initiative.

He concluded by affirming the government’s commitment to press freedom, journalist safety, and capacity building, stressing that Graphic’s example shows how the media can remain innovative without losing sight of accuracy, balance, and public service.