The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has called for the immediate end of attacks on journalists.
Addressing a press conference on Thursday, March 14, 2025 at the Ghana Press Centre in Accra, he 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.
