The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) is demanding clarification on the decision by the to station officers at media houses for the December 7, 2024, general elections.
According to the President of the GJA, Albert Dwumfuor, the decision to station liaison officers at media houses raises concerns about the security and safety of the media. "One of the key issues is the promise made by the police administration to provide police media liaison officers at media houses for protection.
While appreciating the initiative by the police administration to ensure the safety and security of media practitioners during the electioneering period, there are some pertinent concerns regarding the initiative by the police. "First, is it a strategy to interfere with the work of the media?
Is it a ploy to leak information from media houses?