President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, says his proudest legacy is the protection of press freedom and the welfare of journalists across the country.
Speaking on his tenure during an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Dwumfour said his administration has made significant progress in creating a safer and freer media environment.
He emphasized that attacks on journalists, especially during elections, have significantly declined under his leadership.
“Thankfully, I have achieved a lot in my tenure, but what I consider my hallmark is that I have safeguarded the rights of journalists. If I die today, I’ll rest in peace knowing I contributed to protecting the lives and dignity of media practitioners,” he stated.
He noted that before his reforms, attacks on journalists often went unpunished.
“Gone are the days when journalists were assaulted and perpetrators walked free. Today, with pressure on state institutions and our strong advocacy, we are seeing real accountability,” he said.
Mr. Dwumfour cited the 2024 general election as a milestone, noting that for the first time in recent history, no journalist was attacked before, during, or after the polls.
“Historically, during election years, attacks on journalists averaged around 24. However, as we approached 2024, after our radical move of laying down our tools before, during, and after the elections, not a single journalist was attacked across the country.”
“This shows that our message on journalist safety has taken root. The men in uniform are now more aware, and that’s progress we are proud of,” he added.
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