The Judiciary Explains Why Citizen TV Should Pull Down Report On Swearing In Of CASs

The Judiciary has demanded a correction from Citizen TV after the station aired a misleading report about the swearing-in of Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs).

The report, which aired on July 3, claimed that the Judiciary had participated in the swearing-in of the CASs. However, the Judiciary has denied this claim, saying that it had no role in the swearing-in ceremony.

In a statement, the Judiciary said that the report was “grossly misleading” and was meant to discredit the institution. The statement also said that the report disregarded a previous statement issued by the Judiciary on March 25, 2023, which clarified that the Judiciary had no role in the swearing-in of the CASs.

The Judiciary has officially requested Citizen TV and its editorial management to retract the misleading statement and set the record straight.

This comes a day after the High Court quashed the appointment of 50 CASs. The court ruled that the appointment of the CASs was unconstitutional because it was done without the approval of Parliament.

The Judiciary’s demand for a correction from Citizen TV is a reminder of the importance of accurate and responsible reporting. When journalists make mistakes, it is important to correct them promptly and publicly. This helps to ensure that the public is informed about the facts and that the reputation of institutions is not unfairly damaged.