Speech by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WWW.LEGENDREPORT.COM on the launch
Mr. Chairman, Nananom, Hon. Regional Minister, Hon. MMDCEs, Distinguished Invited Guests, Friends from the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is with deep humility and a profound sense of purpose that I stand before you today to officially launch my website portal, WWW.LEGENDREPORT.COM.
This moment is not just about unveiling a website; it is about unveiling a vision, a mission, and a responsibility.
It is about lifting the voice of the Western North Region from the margins into the mainstream.
It is about telling our own stories with dignity, integrity, and authenticity.
Mr. Chairman, ladies and Gentlemen, too often, others have spoken for us, and too often, the stories told have been incomplete, inaccurate, or even harmful.
Today marks the beginning of a new era where we take ownership of our narrative, where we project our strengths, where we confront our weaknesses honestly, and where we inspire hope for tomorrow.
The journey to this day has not been easy. Legendreport began as a simple dream—a Facebook page known as The Legend TV.
It was a modest platform, but it carried within it the power of possibility.
Through that page, we began to highlight the challenges faced by our communities, to celebrate our culture, to document our traditions, and to engage with the voices of ordinary people.
But as with every noble effort, challenges came.
That page was hacked and taken over by scammers. Many would have given up at that point, but we refused to be silenced.
Instead, we took that misfortune as motivation to do better, to grow stronger, and to build a platform that could not be easily destroyed. That is how in 2025, Legendreport.com was born.
Mr. Chairman, our motto captures the essence of our vision: “Changing the Narrative of the Western North Region”.
This is not a mere slogan; it is a call to action and duty.
For too long, the Western North has been defined by narratives of neglect, underdevelopment, and challenges.
The stories often told about us highlight poverty, poor roads, illegal mining, or lack of opportunities.
But that is not the whole truth. The whole truth is that Western North is rich in culture, abundant in natural resources, blessed with fertile lands, gifted with resilient people, and endowed with immense potential.
Changing the narrative means shifting the spotlight from what drags us down to what lifts us up, from what divides us to what unites us, and from what is broken to what can be built.
Mr. Chairman, in pursuing this vision, we recognize that journalism is not just about reporting news; it is about shaping society.
Journalism, when done right, has the power to transform communities.
It can expose injustice, demand accountability, and inspire progress.
It can remind leaders of their promises and remind citizens of their responsibilities.
Social media has amplified this power, creating opportunities for voices that were once silenced to now be heard across the globe.
But this power must be used with wisdom, with honesty, and with responsibility.
At Legendreport, we commit to harnessing journalism and social media as tools for truth, education, and positive transformation.
Mr. Chairman, one of the issues that weighs heavily on our hearts, and which Legendreport will continue to highlight, is the devastating impact of illegal mining—galamsey—on our forests and water bodies, which once gave us clean drinking water and supported our agriculture, are now poisoned with mercury and cyanide.
Our forests, which once stood tall as the lungs of our nation, are being cut down recklessly. Our fertile cocoa farms, which sustained generations, are being destroyed for short-term profits. This is not just an environmental crisis—it is a crisis of survival. If we do not stop galamsey now, we risk handing over a barren land to the next generation.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the consequences of galamsey stretch far beyond the environment.
They touch on health, on livelihoods, on culture, and on the very identity of our people.
Communities are forced to drink contaminated water, leading to strange illnesses, skin diseases, and long-term health complications.
Farmers are left with poisoned soils where no crops can grow.
Families are torn apart as young people abandon education to risk their lives in dangerous pits.
The proverb says: “When the last tree dies, the last man dies.” If we do not act now, our very survival as a people will be under threat.
And so, at Legendreport, we pledge to keep this issue at the forefront of our reporting. We will document the impact of galamsey. We will amplify the voices of communities crying for help. We will hold leaders accountable for their promises to stop illegal mining in our forest reserves and water bodies.
Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, another issue that demands our attention is the growing menace of drug abuse among the youth. This is a silent destroyer, one that is eating away at the future of our young men and women. Substances like tramadol, marijuana, and cocaine are becoming common in our communities, and too many of our young people are falling into this trap. They take these drugs hoping to escape from unemployment, hardship, or frustration. But instead of escape, they find enslavement. Instead of courage, they find destruction.
Drug abuse does not only destroy individuals—it destroys families and entire communities. Parents live in fear of their own children. Crime rises as young people, under the influence, become reckless and violent. Hospitals are overwhelmed with cases of overdoses and drug-induced mental illnesses. The social cost is enormous, but the cost to our future is even greater. Because when the youth, who are the future of any society, are lost to drugs, the nation itself is lost.
We must therefore rise together to fight this menace. Parents must become vigilant. Schools must strengthen education on the dangers of drugs. Religious leaders must speak out boldly. Communities must not turn a blind eye. And the media, especially platforms like Legendreport, must continue to raise awareness and push for stronger policies to protect the youth. If we fail to act, we will not only bury individuals—we will bury the dreams of an entire generation.
Mr. Chairman, in closely linked to the issue of drug abuse is the problem of youth unemployment. An idle youth population is like dry grass in the harmattan—one small spark can set it ablaze. When young people are unable to find meaningful work, they become vulnerable to drugs, crime, and illegal mining. Unemployment is not just about joblessness; it is about hopelessness. It is about wasted potential. It is about a nation failing to tap into the most powerful resource it has—its people.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Western North Region is blessed with talented, innovative, and hardworking young men and women. Many of them have ideas in technology, in agriculture, in arts, in business. But too often, their ideas are not supported. They lack access to funding, to training, to opportunities. Instead of becoming builders of the future, they are left to roam aimlessly, frustrated and forgotten. This cannot continue. It is not just a social issue—it is a crime against the future.
Legendreport.com is determined to play its part in highlighting these issues. We will shine a light on unemployment. We will tell the stories of young people with brilliant ideas who need support. We will advocate for investment in agriculture, for training centers, for entrepreneurship, for local industries that can create jobs. Because when the youth are empowered, the entire region is transformed. And when the Western North is transformed, Ghana is strengthened.
But while we highlight these challenges, we must also highlight the importance of responsible journalism itself. Journalism is not about spreading falsehoods or sensationalism. It is not about attacking people unfairly. Journalism is about truth. It is about fairness. It is about holding leaders accountable without fabricating lies. As journalists, we have a sacred duty to balance freedom with responsibility. We must speak truth to power, yes, but we must do so with integrity.
To my fellow journalists, I say this: Let us hold our leaders accountable, but let us not destroy reputations with falsehoods. Let us fight injustice, but let us not create injustice through careless reporting. Our work must be credible, for credibility is the currency of journalism. Once we lose credibility, we lose everything.
I am inspired by the examples of some of Ghana’s finest journalists. Kwame Sefa Kayi reminds us that credibility must always come first. Kwasi Pratt Jnr. teaches us that courage is at the heart of journalism—even when it makes us unpopular. Anas Aremeyaw Anas shows us that corruption and injustice thrive in darkness, and that journalism must shine the light. Captain Smart reminds us that silence in the face of wrongdoing is betrayal. These examples challenge us to do better, to be bolder, and to stand firm in the pursuit of truth.
Mr. Chairman, to our politicians, I want to make one thing clear: we are not your enemies. When journalists demand accountability, it is not because we hate you. It is because we love our country. It is because we believe Ghana deserves better. Attacking journalists for doing their work does not strengthen leadership—it weakens it. Leaders who embrace accountability grow stronger, because they earn the respect of the people. Those who resist accountability lose trust, and without trust, leadership collapses.
Therefore, let us work together. Let politicians see journalists not as adversaries, but as partners in nation-building. Let our leaders welcome scrutiny as an opportunity to improve. Let the media remain fearless but fair. And let citizens demand truth and reject lies. Together, we can build a culture of accountability where leadership and journalism are not in conflict but in harmony.
Ladies and gentlemen, Legendreport.com is more than a website. It is a movement. It is a platform where our culture will be celebrated, our resources showcased, our challenges confronted, and our victories amplified. It is a space where the Western North Region will no longer be spoken of only in terms of poverty or problems, but also in terms of potential and promise.
As we launch today, I invite all of you—leaders, chiefs, citizens, youth, elders, politicians, and fellow journalists—to join us in this mission. Support us. Share our stories. Hold us accountable as we hold others accountable. Because this is not just the work of one person or one team. This is the work of an entire region united by a common vision.
Thank you all for coming.
Long live legendreport !!
Long live western north region !!
And make homeland Ghana grate and strong
Thank you.
