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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