The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has raised alarm over a rising tide of violence against journalists, urging decisive action from law enforcement agencies.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, President of the association Albert Kwabena Dwumfour expressed growing concerns on the rising number of attacks on journalists.
According to him, 12 journalists have been assaulted in recent times, which he described as “scary and alarming”.
“These attacks, including physical assaults, arbitrary arrests, and cyberbullying, are not isolated incidents, they are threats to democracy itself,”.
He revealed that two recent assaults during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun on journalists have drawn nationwide concern, where a senior police officer allegedly attacked a journalist in broad daylight, yet, despite official claims of interdiction and charges, the officer has not appeared before court.
“This was not only a personal assault; it was an attack on the Ghanaian public’s right to know. Charging alone is not justice. We must see fair, transparent prosecution and meaningful accountability.”
The GJA has issued four key demands to the Ghana Police Service, including public updates on investigations, timelines for court proceedings, and disciplinary measures to prevent future violations.
“We stand united in defending press freedom. Silence and inaction only embolden the oppressors.”
