Serial Callers: Hatchet Men or Political Communicators?

This article looks at the extent to which radio stations use offensive language, reasons why serial callers such language and how this threat Ghana’s peace can be curtailed within Tamale Metropolis. Using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions content analysis as methods of investigation, study found that among political communicators on radio, used most defend either New Patriotic Party (NPP) or National Democratic Congress (NDC). The two parties sponsor activities these who, in return for stipends from politicians, fearlessly denigrate opponents while trumpeting their parties’ achievements. Unsubstantiated allegations against emerged frequently pronouncement by who admit dangers conduct peaceful co-existence but insist they must do everything possible ensure victory parties. concludes despite posed co-existence, employing extra security measures contain situation is not an option. Instead, recommends field technocrats place party representatives review newspaper headlines during Morning Show programmes.