The NDC's Selective Editing: A Challenge to Transparency and Trust

By Habib Mandeya Abukari

     habibmandeya942@gmail.com

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We all heard the National Democratic Congress (NDC) state that the tape is originally 26 minutes long but has been reduced to 16 minutes for the purposes of the press conference. Yet, you maintain that the authenticity of the tape is beyond dispute? This stance raises serious questions about the party's approach to transparency and accuracy, especially in matters of public interest.

When the full tape has not been presented and it has been selectively edited to only include parts deemed relevant by those releasing it, the integrity of the tape is compromised. Editing a tape in such a manner inherently alters the context and can skew the perception of the events or statements recorded. By presenting an edited version, you are not providing the complete picture, thereby misleading the audience and distorting the truth.

Moreover, the claim of the tape's authenticity becomes questionable when it has been tampered with, regardless of the intent behind the edits. Authenticity implies an unaltered, complete, and original recording. Once any part of the tape is removed or modified, it no longer remains an authentic document. It becomes a selective representation shaped by the biases or motives of those who edited it. This selective editing casts doubt on the credibility of the evidence being presented.

The NDC, as a major political entity, bears a responsibility to uphold its principles. By failing to provide the full, unedited tape, you undermine public trust and fuel skepticism. It suggests a willingness to manipulate information for political gain, which is a disservice to the democratic process and the public you seek to serve.

To maintain integrity and trust, it is crucial that the NDC provide the entire tape, unedited, so that the public can make informed judgments based on complete information. This would demonstrate a genuine respect for the truth and the intelligence of the ordinary Ghanaian.