At a news conference held at the Ghana International Press Centre on March 13, 2025, the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, addressed pressing issues affecting the media industry, including recent attacks on journalists, the galamsey menace, and concerns over media freedom.
Dwumfour condemned the brutal assault of three journalists in the Western Region by illegal small-scale miners, calling the attack "barbaric" and demanding justice. "The Police and the court must ensure that the suspects in this dastardly act face the full force of the law," he stated.
He also urged the case to be transferred to Sekondi for security reasons, as it is unsafe for the victims to travel to Asankragwa for court proceedings.
On illegal mining, the GJA reiterated its unwavering stance against galamsey, highlighting its devastating impact on Ghana's environment and local communities. "The galamsey menace is still with us.
