PNP General Secretary Dr. Dayton Campbell - file photo
The Press Association of Jamaica is calling for People's National Party (PNP) General Secretary Dr. Dayton Campbell to retract what it terms harmful statements against reporters at Nationwide News Network (NNN).
Speaking at the PNP's East Central St. Andrew Constituency conference on Sunday September 3, Dr. Campbell referred to Nationwide News Network as an "incubator for the Jamaica Labour Party".
The PAJ says not only were the opposition member's remarks irresponsible, but also dangerous as they have the potential to place Nationwide journalists at risk of attacks from political activists and party supporters.
It also referred to Dr. Campbell's comments as a blatant attack on press freedom.
The PAJ says as the country approaches the campaign season for national elections, it is urging politicians to exercise responsibility in their rhetoric and ensure political discourse is characterised by a commitment to upholding democratic principles, including press freedom.
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