Radio presenter attacked by opposition party militants
A Fox FM journalist was reportedly assaulted by three militants of the opposition New Patriotic Party in Kumasi.
Journalist arrested, detained
Clement Kegeri, Ashanti regional editor of Metropolitan Television, was arrested and detained on 5 August 2009.
Two radio journalists attacked by Accra security personnel
On 9 July 2009, Cyrus Degraft-Johnson and Alhassan Suhuyini were assaulted by Accra Metropolitan Assembly security personnel.
Two newspaper journalists arrested, released following six-hour detention
Awudu Mahama, a parliamentary reporter, and photographer Emmanuel Kubi, both of the “Daily Guide” were detained on 2 June 2009.
Ruling party supporters vandalise radio station, attack employees
A group of armed supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) besieged the premises of the privately-owned Classic FM, physically attacking three people and vandalising the radio station.
MFWA urges speedy passage of the Right to Information law
(MFWA/IFEX) – Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is happy that after a long delay in the passage of the Right to Information (RTI) Bill, there appears to be hope on the horizon as the Bill is being considered by cabinet for onward transmission to Parliament. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) quoted Ebo Barton-Oduro, Deputy […]
Former minister sues two newspapers for defamation
(MFWA/IFEX) – On 5 May 2009, former Minister of Aviation, Joe Baidoe-Ansah, sued the Graphic Communications Group Limited, publishers of state newspaper “Daily Graphic”, and Total Image Publications and Business Centre, publishers of the “Daily Democrat” newspaper, for defamation. Media Foundation for West Africa’s (MFWA) correspondent reported that the former minister, who is also a […]
Former president’s guards attack journalists, destroy equipment
(MFWA/IFEX) – On 22 April 2009, “Financial Intelligence” reporter Justice Lee Adoboa, “Ghanaian Voice” newspaper’s Ekow Moses and Ignatius Annor, a reporter with the pro-government FM station Radio Gold, were allegedly attacked by security guards of the former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, for photographing his private residence without permission. The guards also destroyed […]
Journalist William Jalulah assaulted by ruling party supporters
Jalulah, the Upper East regional correspondent of the Accra-based “The Chronicle” newspaper, was violently assaulted by supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) for photographing a violent attack.
Government announces withdrawal of Ministry of Information directive for foreign journalists
(MFWA/IFEX) – On 9 April 2009, the government of Ghana announced the withdrawal of a directive it had issued on 16 March requiring foreign journalists and media outlets to seek clearance and official guides from the Ministry of Information before covering any event or issue in the country, and to submit copies of their material […]
Court exonerates “Daily Guide” newspaper of defamation charges
(MFWA/IFEX) – On 27 February 2009, an Accra High Court exonerated Western Publications Limited, publishers of the Accra-based privately-owned “Daily Guide” newspaper, on libel charges brought against it by Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Mumuni. The court, presided over by Justice K. A. Acquaye, awarded 1,000 GH Cedis (approx. US$800) each in favour of the […]
Live breakfast programme on Ghana TV interrupted following complaint of bias against ruling party
(MFWA/IFEX) – On 20 February 2009, the director-general of the state-owned Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), William Ampen-Darko, ordered an abrupt end to a live discussion programme on Ghana Television (GTV)’s “Breakfast Show” following a complaint of bias against the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)’s correspondent reported that Richard Quarshigah, […]
Sports journalists Rashidatu Kadiri, Dorcas Oparibea assaulted by police officer
(MFWA/IFEX) – On 11February 2009, Rashidatu Kadiri of Atlantis Radio and Dorcas Oparibea of Top Radio were assaulted by a policeman at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium in Accra, while they were covering a mid-week league game between Accra Hearts of Oak and Ashantigold. The policeman allegedly held Oparibea’s breast and pushed her to the […]
Journalist Bismark Bebli attacked at opposition party rally
(MFWA/IFEX) – Bismark Bebli, political reporter of “The Chronicle”, an Accra-based independent newspaper, was attacked on 18 January 2009 by irate supporters of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), while covering a post-election rally at Abeka Lapaz, a suburb of Accra. Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)?s correspondent reported that the supporters heckled and insulted […]
SPEAKING OUT FOR FREE EXPRESSION 1987-2007 AND BEYOND: Ghana
SPEAKING OUT FOR FREE EXPRESSION 1987-2007 AND BEYOND: Ghana
Journalists driven out of press conference
(MFWA/IFEX) – On 30 December 2008 a group of journalists from Accra and Kumasi were on driven out of a press conference organized by Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s presidential candidate. Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)’s correspondent reported that about 10 journalists, all of whom are from the electronic media, […]