Media houses and journalists have become lotto kiosks and lotto agents – OB Amponsah

Ghanaian comedian OB Amponsah has expressed concern about TV and radio journalists increasingly acting as lottery agents, turning media platforms into “lotto kiosks.”

Amponsah humorously noted that many media personalities now promote gambling, urging audiences to send small sums to short codes for a chance to win bigger amounts.

He criticized this trend, likening it to playing the lottery and raising ethical questions about media practices. Amponsah’s observations have sparked discussions about the evolving roles of journalists in Ghana and the impact of these activities on their audiences.