Afenyo-Markin slams alleged camera bias in Parliament, calls for professionalism

Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has voiced strong concerns over what he described as biased and unprofessional camera coverage during parliamentary proceedings.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Afenyo-Markin expressed his displeasure after a cameraman allegedly zoomed in on him when he removed his shoe due to discomfort.
According to him, the focus on his feet was unnecessary and appeared to be politically motivated.
"I am happy the Clerk has just entered.
The cameraman, when the Majority Leader was on his feet, was only focusing on him," Afenyo-Markin pointed out.
"If a cameraman would deliberately take shots when I've taken my leg out of my shoe... let your cameraman know that if they want to play politics with the camera, we will not take kindly to it."
He criticised the act as unprofessional and potentially partisan, stating that such targeted filming undermines the decorum expected in the chamber.
“If the cameraman were doing partisan politics, then he must be cautioned,” he warned.
Afenyo-Markin urged for fairness and balance in the coverage of parliamentary sessions, emphasising that no Member of Parliament should be singled out for ridicule or political gain.
"Nobody should take it personally. Nobody should hold a grudge for them. Tomorrow it will be you," he said, cautioning fellow members about the broader implications of such behaviours in the House.
He concluded by calling for a strict adherence to professionalism by all media personnel covering Parliament, adding that the integrity of parliamentary proceedings must be safeguarded at all times.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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