The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described as �a blatant misuse of incumbency and power by the NDC government to undermine press freedom, (and)thwart fair reporting�, a purported move by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), spearheaded by deputy Information Minister Baba Jamal, to use state funds to induce Journalists to embellish and distort stories to enhance the chances of the NDC ahead of the 2012 general elections.