Filmmaker Socrate Safo is calling on the State to properly honour Dr. Charles Wereko-Brobby for his pivotal role in the establishment of private radio in Ghana.
He argues that long before Ghana enjoyed a liberal and vibrant media space, one man stood up against total state control of broadcasting.
Dr. Wereko-Brobby set up Radio Eye in 1994 and began transmitting without authorization, directly challenging the monopoly of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.
Although the station was quickly shut down by security agencies, Socrate Safo says the action “sparked the national conversation that eventually forced government to open up the airwaves.”
He notes that Radio Eye’s bold entry led to the rise of Joy FM, Radio Gold, Peace FM and many others.
According to him, it is time Ghana celebrates Dr. Wereko-Brobby on a national scale, not just in media circles.
Safo believes that the State must recognize him among national heroes who “risked everything” to secure freedoms Ghanaians enjoy today.
He suggests that the government consider naming awards, halls of fame, or national monuments after him.
He stresses that honour must come “while he is still alive,” so future generations understand the sacrifices behind Ghana’s media freedom.
