Outspoken Ghanaian broadcaster Captain Smart has strongly criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its decision to boycott Media General, labelling the move as ineffective and misguided. He advised the party to focus on resolving its internal issues instead of blaming the media for its challenges.

During his broadcast, Captain Smart dismissed the significance of the boycott, stating bluntly:

"Who said we even need you? You will come back on your own. We don’t care about you."

He also challenged the NPP leadership, particularly Minority Leader Alexander Kwabena Afenyo-Markin, asking whether he would boycott the Parliamentary vetting committee since Media General would still cover the proceedings.

"Tell Afenyo-Markin to boycott the vetting committee because when he sits there, we will cover it live. We don’t really care. The party has collapsed," he said.

Captain Smart did not mince words in his assessment of the NPP’s current state, asserting that the party is on the brink of collapse and that their boycott of Media General was both immature and counterproductive.

"The party has collapsed. Boycotting Media General is not only childish but also a senseless move. They should focus on fixing their collapsed party. If they joke with me, I will make sure they stay in opposition forever," he declared.

He emphasised that Media General is an independent entity and does not depend on the NPP for its operations.

"We don’t even need them; they should go," he added.

The NPP’s decision, announced by the party’s Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah, claims that Media General has been unfair in its reporting and panel selections. However, the move has sparked mixed reactions, with many questioning whether boycotting the media outlet is the right way to address concerns over bias.

This development adds to the growing tension between political parties and the media in Ghana, raising concerns about press freedom, political accountability, and media independence in the country.