GJA condemns assault on journalist in Northern region

GJA condemns assault on journalist

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has strongly condemned the assault on Dokurugu Abubakar Ndeeya, a reporter with Zaa Multimedia in the Northern region, by alleged supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). According to Zaa management, Abubakar was brutally attacked by four individuals on Thursday, May 16, 2024, while attempting to record an altercation with a police officer.

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The Northern Regional GJA Chairman, Yakubu Abdul-Majeed, issued a statement on Monday, May 20, demanding immediate action and calling on all leaders, particularly politicians, to unequivocally condemn attacks on journalists. The statement emphasized the need for the Northern Regional Police Command to employ all legitimate means to apprehend the culprits and ensure they face the full consequences of the law.

The GJA reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding journalists and enabling them to discharge their duties without fear or intimidation. This incident highlights the risks and challenges journalists face in their line of duty, and it is essential that measures are taken to protect them and ensure their safety.

The assault on Abubakar is a stark reminder of the threats and violence journalists face in their quest to report the truth and hold those in power accountable. It is crucial that the authorities take swift and decisive action to investigate this incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.

The GJA’s call to action is a testament to the organization’s dedication to promoting press freedom and protecting the rights of journalists. The association’s commitment to safeguarding journalists and enabling them to discharge their duties without fear or intimidation is essential in ensuring that the public has access to accurate and reliable information.

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Journalists play a vital role in promoting democracy and accountability, and it is essential that they are able to perform their duties without fear of violence or intimidation. The GJA’s condemnation of the assault on Abubakar is a crucial step in ensuring that measures are taken to protect journalists and promote press freedom.

The authorities must take swift and decisive action to investigate this incident and bring the perpetrators to justice. All leaders, particularly politicians, must unreservedly condemn attacks on journalists and take steps to ensure that their supporters do not engage in such behavior.

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In addition, the media must continue to promote responsible reporting and avoid amplifying voices that seek to divide the nation along political or ethnic lines. By working together, we can ensure that journalists are able to perform their duties without fear or intimidation and that the public has access to accurate and reliable information.

In conclusion, the assault on Dokurugu Abubakar Ndeeya is a disturbing incident that highlights the challenges and risks journalists face in their line of duty. The GJA’s condemnation and call to action are crucial steps in ensuring that measures are taken to protect journalists and promote press freedom. The authorities must take swift and decisive action to investigate this incident and bring the perpetrators to justice, and all leaders, particularly politicians, must unreservedly condemn attacks on journalists. The media must also continue to promote responsible reporting and avoid amplifying voices that seek to divide the nation. By working together, we can ensure that journalists are able to perform their duties without fear or intimidation and that the public has access to accurate and reliable information.

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