The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as an alarming surge in attacks, threats, and intimidation against journalists across the country, warning that press freedom and democracy are under serious threat.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, GJA President Albert Dwumfour cited recent assaults on journalists by security personnel.
These include the brutal attack on Class FM reporter Samuel Addo at Kasoa, an alleged police assault on UTV and Peace FM correspondent Michael Akrofi in the Eastern Region, and a reported military assault on Media General journalist Solomon Kwame Kanaluwe in Walewale.
While welcoming President John Dramani Mahama’s intervention that led to the interdiction of fire officers involved in the Kasoa incident, Mr Dwumfour criticised the silence of the Ghana National Fire Service leadership. He demanded the public release of investigation findings within 14 days.
The GJA also raised fresh concerns about death threats and intimidation against journalists covering the Bawku conflict in the Upper East Region. The association declared the area an “early warning zone” for press safety and called for sustained police protection for media personnel operating there.
The association demanded the arrest and prosecution of all perpetrators, stressing that internal disciplinary actions alone are insufficient. It further urged political parties, particularly the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to guarantee the safety of journalists during upcoming internal elections.
Mr Dwumfour stressed that attacks on journalists are attacks on Ghana’s democracy, insisting that the GJA will pursue accountability both locally and internationally until justice is served.
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