Attacks on journalists: Police, judiciary responsible for lack of action – Oppong Nkrumah

During his presentation in Parliament on Wednesday, November 8, Mr Nkrumah expressed concern over the growing prevalence of attacks targeting journalists.

He underscored his ministry’s efforts to safeguard journalists and urged other relevant bodies to fulfill their responsibilities in protecting the press.

Regarding investigations into specific incidents, the Information Minister referenced his outfit’s involvement in probing an attack on a journalist affiliated with Accra-based Citi FM.

According to him, the report by the office determined that the handling of the journalist was excessive and unprofessional.

He further outlined that these findings led to the dissolution of the SWAT teams under the National Security Ministry, with officers returning to their respective agencies.

“Other incidents of reported attacks on journalists have also been investigated by the office, with findings conveyed to security and prosecutorial agencies for action,” Mr Nkrumah indicated.

Expressing regret over the limited success of the accountability mechanism, Mr Nkrumah stressed the crucial need to hold investigative, prosecutorial, and judicial bodies responsible for addressing reported incidents.

“The need to hold the investigative, prosecutorial and judicial agencies accountable for the incidents reported to them cannot be overemphasised. Holding the judiciary and prosecution accountable on a sustained basis must be the norm,” he said.

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