The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has given the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) a 14-day ultimatum to publicly release the findings and sanctions arising from the alleged assault on a journalist by some of its personnel.
The ultimatum follows growing concerns over increasing threats and attacks against journalists across the country.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, GJA President Albert Dwumfour described the attack on Class FM reporter Samuel Addo as a grave threat to press freedom and Ghana’s democratic governance.
He stressed that journalists must be able to carry out their constitutional duties in safety, without fear or intimidation.
Mr Dwumfour warned that failure by the Fire Service to act within the stipulated period would compel the Association to take drastic measures, including blacklisting the institution.
He also reiterated the GJA’s call for the immediate removal or reassignment of the Public Relations Officer of the GNFS, Raymond Ackah, stating that his conduct in handling the matter renders him unfit to remain in the position.
Additionally, the GJA is demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of all persons involved in the assault, insisting that internal disciplinary measures alone are insufficient to address criminal acts against journalists.
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