This is unprecedented: 7 assault cases against journalists recorded under Mahama – GJA

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Kwabena Dwumfour has strongly criticized the second administration of President John Dramani Mahama over the increasing assaults on journalists.

He said, in just about fifty (50) days in the Mahama led NDC government, seven cases of assaults against journalists have been recorded. This, according to the GJA President, is unprecedented and disheartening.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Mr. Kwabena Dwumfour expressed worry that in the month of February, which was supposed to be a demonstration of love, some Journalists were sharing blood.

“It is very sad to note that in the month of love, when people are demonstrating love to dear ones with red gifts, our colleagues who were in the line of duties were made to see red blood as a reward for serving mother Ghana. It is also disheartening to note that just about fifty (50) days into the second John Mahama administration, we have witnessed seven cases of assault against journalists.” He lamented.

He indicated that four Journalists were attacked in Kumasi during the Council of State Election.

“It is also disheartening that just about fifty (50) days into the second John Mahama administration, we have witnessed seven cases of assaults against journalists, this is unprecedented. In the Kumasi incidents, four Journalists were assaulted on February 11, 2025 while covering the Ashanti Region Council of State Election.” He stated.

The GJA president called on the government and law enforcement agencies to put in place measures to protect Press Freedom.

“We are appealing to the government and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of Journalists” He appealed.

Source: Elvisanokyenews.com