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Media Foundation Engages Security Agencies, GIZ, and Other Stakeholders Against Attacks on Journalists
Stakeholders in Ghana’s media and security sectors have met to discuss measures to reduce attacks on journalists and strengthen press freedom.
The engagement brought together representatives from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the Ministry of Finance, security agencies and the Media Foundation for West Africa.
The Senior Director and Head of Operations for the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Miss Dora Boamah Mawutor, said investigations have shown many reported attacks on journalists involving security personnel.
She continued that this engagement aims to promote dialogue, strengthen the enforcement of laws, and encourage mutual respect between journalists and security agencies.
Miss Dora Boamah Mawutor stressed that this initiative would help reduce attacks, protect press freedom, and support Ghana’s democratic development.
Speaking on the theme “Strengthening Collaboration between the Media and State Security Agencies in Ghana”, she emphasised the need for a renewed commitment to strengthen cooperation between journalists and security agencies and prevent attacks and promote peace.
In an interview with the Ashanti South Deputy Regional Crime Officer, ASP Princeton Piasan Danquah, emphasised that journalists play a vital role in society by listening to the concerns of the people and informing as well as advising the public.
He noted that the work of security agencies is primarily to maintain law and order, and stressed that misunderstandings between the two sides often lead to unnecessary confrontations.
According to him, the dialogue has helped both journalists and security personnel better understand each other’s duties.
He expressed optimism that following the engagement, there will be improved cooperation and a significant reduction in attacks between journalists and security officers.
