Mohammed is a prolific writer who has published several human interest stories from his base in Nandom in the Upper West Region of Ghana.
Considering the mixed feelings and reactions of society to his publications has taken to Facebook to express himself and also assure the public he would continue to hold the trust and confidence reposed in him highly and would continue to work their the interest of society.
Take a read of his message below.
As a Community Development Journalist and Advocate, I interact with many people and hear a lot from diverse and credible sources.
Most of the issues that come to my attention never make it to social or traditional media.
They are attended to, quietly, without cameras, and often involve sensitive matters relating to education, health, or access to essential services.
There are people right here in or outside our community who can testify that when they bring their concerns to me, those issues often receive timely attention or are resolved in a way that satisfies everyone involved.
For others, I refer them to where they can be assisted.
To many Nandomé living outside Nandom, I have also become a bridge to home. They often tell me that through my updates, they get to know what is truly happening back home.
Because of the trust they have in me, I have taken up tasks on their behalf and executed them here in Nandom; whether distributing learning materials to needy children, supporting medical expenses, facilitating skills training, or helping families access essential services.
In truth, if I were to publish every bit of information people share with me, even when accurate, it could sometimes create more harm than good. That is why I prefer to handle certain matters privately, focusing on solutions rather than publicity.
The few issues I share publicly are always for the greater good, though I understand that some people may still misunderstand or find problems where there are none.
You see, over time, I have inadvertently become one of the most reliable and trusted sources of information in the Nandom Municipality, and I do not take that responsibility lightly.
I serve as the eyes and ears of Nandomé beyond Nandom.
Misinformation is expensive. That is why I choose accuracy, responsibility, and community welfare over noise and sensationalism.
