By Deborah Pofara Luu
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has urgently appealed to President John Mahama to intervene in the increasing number of assaults against journalists in the country, emphasizing commitments made to the media on July 7, 2024.
GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, addressing a press conference in Accra, revealed that within the first 50 days of President Mahama’s second administration, seven cases of assault against journalists have been recorded. Dwumfour described the situation as “unprecedented”.
Mr. Dwumfour stated, “It is very sad to note that in the Month of Love when people were demonstrating love to their dear ones with red gifts, our colleagues who were in the line of duty were made to see red blood as a reward for serving Mother Ghana”.
The GJA’s appeal follows multiple incidents, including four journalists assaulted in Kumasi while covering the Council of State election and the alleged assault of two journalists, Alhassan Dokurugu and Tahiru Ibrahim, by military personnel in Walewale.
The association has called upon the Ghana Police Service and the Military High Command to investigate and sanction the perpetrators.
He also addressed the unresolved murder of Ahmed Suale, stating that the GJA will seek justice at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice if no concrete action is taken by the end of March 2025. Additionally, the GJA raised concerns about the high cost of locally manufactured chocolate.
