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GJA seeks justice for assaulted Journalist Latif Iddrissu
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) says it will closely follow proceedings in the prosecution of the suspect picked up for assaulting Joy FM’s journalist, Latif Iddrissu.
Consequently, the association has directed its legal team to follow the process closely and advise it on what to do.
This came up at a press conference held on Tuesday at the Ghana International Press Centre (GIPC) during which the association expressed misgivings about the manner journalists were threatened and assaulted.
It came in the wake of the recent attack on Mr Iddrissu during the coverage of a demonstration by New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters who had gathered at the precincts of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), demanding bail for its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), who is under investigation by the office.
Addressing the media, the GJA President, Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, condemned the actions of the supporters, describing it as a direct attack on press freedom and Ghana’s democratic principles.
“What happened on the day was very unfortunate. I don’t understand why a journalist performing his responsibility should be subjected to such inhumane treatment. This must not happen at all,” he underlined.
He said the incident was reported to the police, following an arrest and prosecution underway, adding that the case has been adjourned.
Mr Dwumfour commended the police for the swift action and urged them to go the full length to get justice for Mr Iddrissu.
“We urge the police to pursue this case and previous cases pending to their logical conclusion. As journalists, we’ll follow developments closely. We have instructed our legal team to also monitor close to advise the executive on what action to take,” he stated.
The GJA president also commended government for its efforts so far in the fight against illegal mining (Galamsey) in Ghana’s forests and called on the security taskforce tasked with this exercise not to be compromised.
He pledged the GJA’s support for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the ‘Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey’ in the fight against the menace.
By Spectator Reporter
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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