You Cannot Tell Me What To Do On My Show – Delay Slams Critics

Renowned Ghanaian media figure, Deloris Frimpong Manso, commonly referred to as Delay, has addressed allegations implying a decrease in her influence because of her selection of interviewees.

Critics voiced their concerns following Delay’s widely-discussed interview with internet personality Dulcie Boateng. They contended that such interviews compromised the reputation of ‘The Delay Show,’ which has previously featured notable personalities, including seasoned politicians, thus lowering its standards.

In response to the criticism, Delay staunchly defended her approach to selecting guests, asserting her independence in managing her program. She emphasized that she alone dictates the direction of her show and refuses to be swayed by external attempts to influence her choice of guests.

Delay said, “These days, you see and hear people, I mean just anybody on social media, advising me on how to run my show. They want to tell me who to invite and who not to. I want to speak on that issue. I want to tell such people that this is my office and that they cannot tell me what to do.”

“Nobody is better than the other in this world. You can’t tell me not to invite people who you think are unimportant to the show,” she added.

Affirming the equality of every individual, Delay recounted personal encounters with marginalization, reminiscing about experiences during her time at Aburi Girls Senior High School. She recalled instances of discrimination she faced for originating from Nkawkaw in the Eastern region.

“I remember when I was admitted to Aburi Girls. I was told I was from Nkawkaw, so I was tagged as a village girl. I was nearly not given the chance to be admitted among the people they thought were better than me. When I go to social gatherings like entertainment, I will always be sacked. Look at me now; I’m now the entertainment prefect,” she recounted.