Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Andreas Kamasah
Published on 2024-01-25 12:57:46
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to promptly initiate an investigation and impose sanctions on those responsible for attacking journalist David Kobbina. The incident involved a police officer who summoned Kobbina before the assault, and Dwumfour emphasized the need for disciplinary action for the officer’s unprofessional conduct. The Ghana Police Service was also appealed to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.
In reaction to the assault, the GJA president stated, “This is the height of impunity, and we can no longer tolerate the same. We hereby serve notice that if by the close of Friday, January 12, 2024, these demands (sanctions) have not been met, we shall advise ourselves accordingly.”
The GJA, in partnership with international stakeholders and senior journalists, declared a total media blackout on Hawa Koomson at a press conference. This action was taken as both the police and NPP had failed to take any action since the assault on the journalist. The GJA asserted that the minister and lawmaker has dangerous individuals around her who pose a threat to journalists, thus the need for the blackout.
The GJA called on journalists and media houses across the country to rally behind the declaration and prioritize their safety in the forthcoming NPP parliamentary primary elections. The association indicated that the blackout might be reviewed if clear-cut actions are seen taken against the perpetrators of the assault on David Kobbina and urged journalists to exercise the highest sense of professionalism.
Meanwhile, Hawa Koomson denied her involvement in the assault on the journalist and refuted claims linking the incident to her as false and a deliberate attempt by her opponents to tarnish her integrity for political gain.
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