GJA Oti Region condemns assault on journalist, civilians during Nkwanta South NPP constituency elections

By Kingsley Mamore, GNA Kpassa (O/R) July 13, GNA – The Oti Regional Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has strongly condemned the alleged assault and harassment of a journalist and several civilians by military personnel during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency executive elections held in Nkwanta South on Saturday.

While acknowledging the important role of the military and other security agencies in enforcing the curfew and maintaining law and order in Nkwanta South, the Association expressed concern that security personnel entrusted with protecting lives and property were allegedly involved in acts of violence against innocent civilians and journalists carrying out their lawful responsibilities.

The GJA therefore strongly condemned the alleged assault on the journalist and other civilians and called on the Military High Command, the Oti Regional Security Council (REGSEC), the Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) and other appropriate state institutions to institute an immediate and impartial investigation into the incident.