This is one thing that is pretty obvious to anyone who follows any of the state broadcaster’s stations, as the same old faces keep recurring and new talent rarely gets a chance to shine.
It is something that is pretty talked about as well, because it is a normal part of being in the civil service in Ghana. People are entrenched in their position, irrespective of performance- and whilst they do not carry out their jobs properly, they also resist all kinds of innovations that could improve things.
But being talked about and doing something about it are two different things, which is why I think this admission by Joe Lartey is very crucial. Everyone knows what a hero and legend in broadcasting this guy is, so maybe his words would be taken seriously for some change to be attempted. Maybe.
Speaking on the Starr Chat, the former GBC commentator said those in charge at the corporation are entrenched, and instead of nurturing new talent, they crush it.
“Ghanaians are very petty especially the people at the Broadcasting House…GBC, they are very petty. That place should nurture people but they kill people, they kill the souls of people at GBC,” he told Bola Ray.
You can realise this is not just a mild tap on the wrist, but a major indictment of how things are done at the nation’s broadcaster.
“I left GBC with a very heavy heart, I served for eight years without a promotion.
“I have tried not to be bitter, I still go to GBC when they invite me for something, look they celebrated [80 years] recently and not a single invitation.” He added.
Like he said, it is a Ghanaian thing and not just a GBC thing. I would even say it is a human thing, self preservation. But that is not the way of progress, and especially in a society with so many ills, it is especially counterproductive. GBC continues to cater to an older demographic and are shunned by the youth exactly because they remain stuck in their ways. They need to do better.

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