Ashaiman: GJA condemns attack on Angel TV’s reporter
The GJA said, “Even where community members feel aggrieved by the work of journalists, they must use lawful means to seek redress instead of taking the law into their own hands”
The Tema regional chapter of the Ghana Journalists’ Association (GJA) has condemned an attack on one of its members, Augustine Ahiabor – a reporter for Angel Broadcasting Network at Ashaiman.
A statement released by the association and signed by Emma Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema regional chairwoman, said Ahiabor had gone to cover the collapse of a private toilet facility at Ashaiman Lebanon Zone 2 on 25 May.
Ahiabor’s presence incurred the wrath of some members of the community who attacked him. The statement, further, says an older man and his son started the attack and other residents joined them.
They forced the reporter to delete the video shots he had taken and, in the process, physically assaulted him and damaged his cell phone.
The GJA said a report was subsequently made at the Ashaiman district police command. The police officers assured Ahiabor and the GJA of a thorough investigation to bring all culprits to book by arraigning them before the court.
The association cautioned the public against attacking journalists. It urged them to appreciate the work of journalists and accord them the respect they deserve.
It said, “Even where community members feel aggrieved by the work of journalists, they must use lawful means to seek redress instead of taking the law into their own hands. It is worth reiterating that journalism is not a crime, and the GJA condemns the attack on Augustine Ahiabor in no uncertain terms.”
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