Executive Director, Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah has expressed concerns over the increasing risks faced by journalists under the current Akufo-Addo administration. According to Braimah, the dangers have escalated to unprecedented levels compared to previous governments. In an interview on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, Mr Braimah revealed that under the Akufo-Addo administration, there have been over 70 incidents involving media rights violations, many of which have been obscured from public view. He pointed out that while previous governments, including those of former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor, the late John Evans Atta Mills, and John Dramani Mahama, also recorded incidents, the current government's record is far more alarming. "The reality is stark, especially when you consider the period from the era of Jerry John Rawlings to today," Braimah stated. "The risks have increased, the indirect acts of repression have intensified, and the fear that journalists face in doing the kind of reporting that upholds the integrity of journalism has grown significantly." Mr Braimah acknowledged that while some of these challenges stem from governmental actions, other factors are rooted in the broader socio-political environment of the country. He emphasized the need to analyze the media landscape comprehensively, taking into account legal and regulatory frameworks, political conditions, media independence, professionalism, ownership, and, crucially, the safety of journalists.