Consider deeply how to stay relevant. Mahama to journalists on the occasion of the Freedom of the Press Day

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Former President John Mahama extended warm greetings to journalists and the media on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.

In a series of publications on social media, the former president praised the work of the media and urged the relevant authorities to ensure their safety in the performance of their duties.

"I say Ayekoo to all journalists and urge governments and security agencies to ensure their safety in the performance of their work, "wrote Mahama.

On the occasion of #WorldPressFreedomDayI say ayekoo to all journalists and urge governments and security agencies to guarantee their safety in the execution of their work.

– John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) May 3, 2019

The opposition leader also urged the media to "thoroughly examine ways to remain relevant to society under the theme of 2019," Media for Democracy, Journalism and Disinformation Elections "."

As UNESCO has asked: "How can journalism go beyond emotional content and false information during an election? What must be done to counter the speeches that depress journalists? To what extent should electoral regulations be applied to the Internet? " #WorldPressFreedomDay

– John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) May 3, 2019

"As UNESCO asked," How can journalism go beyond emotional content and false information in an election? What must be done to counter the speeches that depress journalists? To what extent should electoral regulations be applied to the Internet, "he added.

When was Freedom Media Day established?

World Press Freedom Day was created by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993.

Despite the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) in Article 19, guaranteeing freedom of expression, the Day was created to "promote an independent and pluralistic African press," reports Timeanddate .com.

RSF regards Ghana as a satisfactory situation in the field of freedom of the press.

Are journalists safe in Ghana?

Although Ghana is generally considered safe for journalists, recent events have tainted this label.

Ahmed Suale, a Tiger Eye PI undercover journalist, was shot dead by unknown badailants months after he and Anas Aremeyaw Anas and the Tiger Eye group revealed corruption in Ghanaian football circles.

The president of the Ghana Football Federation has been imposed a lifetime ban by FIFA.

Suale was murdered on January 16, 2019

No prosecution has been brought against the murder, although the police and the Attorney General have badured the public.

In addition, many journalists have been attacked either by the police or by politicians.

Latif Iddrissu of Joy News was badaulted by police officers at the headquarters of the criminal investigation department in March 2018.

Police say that they are unable to locate CCTV footage of the incident.

Several journalists have been badaulted over the last year.