Ghana Journalists Association bosses have demanded swift justice after a police officer attacked a television reporter during election coverage. The cop slapped Kwabena Agyekum Banahene from EIB Network while he filmed at a polling station in Ablekuma North Constituency. Media chiefs slammed the assault as a brutal attack on press freedom during their emergency meeting in Accra. The journalist suffered vision problems from the powerful blow and sought medical treatment afterward. Police brass quickly suspended the rogue officer but media leaders want criminal charges filed.
The attack happened just hours after government officials promised to protect journalists during the new GJA leadership ceremony. Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu had pledged media safety earlier that same day. Association officials called the timing deeply troubling and accused authorities of empty promises. They warned that failure to prosecute the violent officer would encourage more attacks on reporters. The group also backed JoyNews reporter Salomey Nartey who faced assault at the same event.
GJA leaders want Inspector General Christian Tetteh Yohonu to personally oversee a transparent investigation. They demanded bold action from police leadership to send a clear message about protecting journalists. The association plans to monitor the case closely and ensure the complaint gets proper attention. Media bosses warned that attacks on reporters threaten democratic governance across the country. They vowed to fight for stronger protections for all news workers.
The attack happened just hours after government officials promised to protect journalists during the new GJA leadership ceremony. Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu had pledged media safety earlier that same day. Association officials called the timing deeply troubling and accused authorities of empty promises. They warned that failure to prosecute the violent officer would encourage more attacks on reporters. The group also backed JoyNews reporter Salomey Nartey who faced assault at the same event.
GJA leaders want Inspector General Christian Tetteh Yohonu to personally oversee a transparent investigation. They demanded bold action from police leadership to send a clear message about protecting journalists. The association plans to monitor the case closely and ensure the complaint gets proper attention. Media bosses warned that attacks on reporters threaten democratic governance across the country. They vowed to fight for stronger protections for all news workers.
