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There Is Nothing Wrong With Refusing To Answer Questions From Journalists – Netizen Opines

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There Is Nothing Wrong With Refusing To Answer Questions From Journalists – Netizen Opines

There Is Nothing Wrong With Refusing To Answer Questions From Journalists – Netizen Opines


For some reason, the interviewer and the interviewee should have a common ground when interacting with each other. Personally, I think rumours of some journalists sharing their questions with guests prior to the programme is a good way of eliminating unnecessary emotions during the live interviews.

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A social media user has made his thoughts on this matter known. It has, however, received mixed reactions.


He noted;

***Using the “no comment” line as a response to some portions of an interview is pretty standard. I don’t see how that will elicit any controversy. It’s also standard for the person asking (the journalist) to probe further in order to break the interviewee’s defense. What’s not improper though is to start labeling the person during the process because of their “no comment” stance.

If the interviewee is just some uninterested bystander whose opinion carries no weight (or consequences), they can of course speak willy-nilly and not worry about the repercussion. But if he/she is actually a party to the saga being talked about or has a vested interest, and chooses to be circumspect so that he/she doesn’t go against legal advise, I don’t see what the fuss is about.**

Even though some people feel otherwise, he maintained that he is sure of whatever he is saying and capable of making a good decision devoid of unwarranted emotional attachments.

Do you think he has a point?

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C. A. Asante is a teacher (Village Teacher) by profession who has reported on a number of elections in Ghana for Central Press Newspaper. He is known among his peers as a researcher and regular contributor in Education, Politics, etc. Follow : Instagram- @ chris_asante1...Facebook: CA Asante

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