The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has demanded an update on the ongoing internal investigation by the Ghana National Fire Service on the abuse of a journalist during a fire response at Kasoa New Market.
At a presser on January 28, 2026, the GJA President, Albert Dwomfour, expressed concerns about the silence of the leadership of the Service.
“To date, the Fire Service Administration has failed to publicly brief the nation on the status of its internal investigations into this shameful incident.”
He demanded a public disclosure of the findings of its investigations, the specific actions taken against the officers involved and the institutional measures being put in place to prevent future attacks on journalists.
“Any further silence will be interpreted as complicity and an attempt to shield wrongdoing. We also re-echo our demand for the removal of the PRO of the GNFS from the position because our interactions with him on the case show that he is unfit to be in charge of communication for the Fire Service.”
“The GJA reiterates its call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to thoroughly investigate and cause the prosecution of all personnel involved in this criminal act. We stress that internal disciplinary measures alone are insufficient. This is a criminal matter that must be tested in a court of law to serve as a clear deterrent.”
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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