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By Iddi Yire, GNA
Accra, May 3, GNA – Journalists from Ghana
Association (GJA) called for adequate security for the Starr FM reporter in
Bolgatanga, whose investigations resulted in the resignation of a minister
d & # 39; State.
"We take off our hats for character erection
and the moral perfection of the journalist who refused to accept a bribe for silent
damaging history, "said GJA President Rowland Affail Monney,
Friday at a flag raising ceremony to mark the Freedom of the Press at Work Day in Accra.
"While vehemently condemning the threats and
robbery against the journalist, we urge national security to move
urgently to provide all the protection he desperately needs, "he said.
m said
"History, it is said, is repeated with greater
price. Any repeat of the badbadination of Ahmed Suale in the most tragic
circumstances will inflict national injury of incalculable magnitude. We must
not and dare not allow this to happen. "
This year's World Press Freedom Day is being held
celebrated on the theme: "Media for Democracy: Journalism and Election in Time"
misinformation ".
Mr. Monney said that Ghana, which was once the
first in Africa and 23rd in the world press freedom index, was dislodged
from the pole on the top spot of the African media ranking by Namibia.
Ghana had fallen in the world rankings of
From the 23rd to the 27th.
He added that impunity was one of the factors that
led to the decline of Ghana in the ranking of freedom of the press.
He said that the world of press freedom
This day was an opportunity for journalists to put their efforts in synergy and
sharpen their weapons to deal with attacks and threats against journalists.
Mr. Monney said the GJA wholeheartedly welcomed
Intervention planned by the government of security mechanisms for journalists.
"The timing is perfect and the answer,
concrete. Without fighting doubt, we hope and pray that this
the intervention will proceed as planned. We also adhere to the government's capacity
building initiative for journalists, "he said.
He said that the point could be articulated that
the ability of journalists was fundamental to their ability to perform
in a satisfying manner.
He said that the GJA would supplement these
initiatives with ethical training programs supported by MTN to help
heal the cancerous spread of ethical bankruptcy and professional media
mediocrity in the media.
Mr. Monney stated that the GJA was on a mission to
reallocate journalism; stating that "to this end, we will mobilize the media to
fight dirt as we did with Galamsey (illegal mining) ".
"We advocate for the unwavering support of all media
owners, editors, journalists, presenters and the public to make this agenda a reality and
others who will be deployed to mark the 70th anniversary of the GJA this
year."
He said that the birthday was a platinum
opportunity for all the apostles of freedom and evangelist of democracy to identify
themselves or renew their alliance with the media.
He called on the government to consult
largely on the digital migration process so that Ghanaians benefit
of technology, deepen the democracy of the nation and guarantee freedom
d & # 39; expression.
Mr. Pius Enam-Hadzide, Deputy Minister of
Information, announced that the Government was in the process of implementing a
Media Capacity Building Program to Strengthen Media Competencies
practitioners in carrying out their mandate.
He said the protection of media practitioners
was also witnessing momentum with the introduction of a national coordination system
Mechanism on the safety of journalists before July.
Mr. Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh, President of the National Council
The media commission urged the media to ensure that matters of public interest
coming in, it was prudent to know the individuals and personalities who were
well informed on the subject to ensure an objective discourse, and not
resort to cacophony and loyalty to political parties.
Mr. Roberto Quiroz II, Counselor, Public
Business, the United States Embbady has declared all nations, who call
democracies, must constantly promote freedom of the press and a climate
journalists are free to do their job without fear, harbadment or
intimidation.
GNA
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