The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has demanded the immediate dismissal of the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), DO II Desmond Ackah, following the assault on Class FM journalist Samuel Addo during a fire outbreak at the Kasoa Market.
Addressing a press briefing, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour described the PRO’s handling of the incident as unprofessional and called for an unqualified public apology from the GNFS to Mr Addo, the Class Media Group and the media fraternity.
The Association commended the government, through the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, as well as the management of Class Media Group, for condemning the attack.
The GJA warned that any attempt to shield the perpetrators or trivialise the incident would be strongly resisted, stressing that the protection of journalists and press freedom remains non-negotiable.