The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has revealed that a total of 13 attacks on journalists were recorded across the country between January and October 2025.
According to GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, 12 of these incidents occurred between January and July, while only one additional case was recorded from August to October, showing a notable decline in attacks against media practitioners.
The most recent incident involved Kwame Essel, an Onua FM correspondent, who was allegedly assaulted at a mining site at Twifo Mampong in the Central Region on September 25, 2025.
Mr. Dwumfour attributed the decline in such attacks to the Association’s intensified advocacy, stakeholder engagements, and public education efforts aimed at improving the safety of journalists and strengthening relations with security agencies.
“The attacks have decreased due to ongoing public education and engagement,” he said. “We commend the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohonu, and his men, as well as the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces, for their assurances and efforts to sensitise their personnel against attacks on journalists.”
The GJA President expressed optimism that the downward trend will continue until the country records zero attacks on journalists.
“As we often say, journalism is not a crime. The media must not be treated like criminals,” he emphasized. “The media is a critical part of the nation’s architecture and a catalyst for national development. Practitioners deserve protection, not attacks or harassment.”
Mr. Dwumfour reiterated the GJA’s commitment to working with all stakeholders to ensure a safer environment for journalists to operate freely and responsibly.
Source:Lovinghananews.com
