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Some of our presenters, political talk show hosts are facing threats from political bullies – GJA President
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor, has raised alarm over rising threats against some journalists, especially political talk show hosts, from individuals he described as political bullies.
Speaking at the International Press Centre during an engagement with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Mr. Dwumfuor said the threats had become a worrying trend as Ghana edges closer to another election year.
He noted that several presenters had received warnings on their lives, forcing some to work in fear or go into hiding.
He singled out journalist Latif Iddrisu, who has been living discreetly for over a year due to constant threats.
According to him, the GJA is deeply concerned about Latif’s safety and has called on the police to provide him with protection and rehabilitation support.
Mr. Dwumfuor stressed that attacks on journalists were often premeditated and should be treated as a national security matter, not just a media issue.
He assured that the GJA would continue to monitor cases in court and brief its lawyers to ensure journalists who suffer assaults get justice.
In response, IGP Yohuno pledged that the police would protect journalists across the country, describing the media as partners in democracy.
He revealed that specially trained officers had already been deployed to high-risk areas like Akwatia to ensure peace and security during elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
