The Member of Parliament (MP) for Awutu Senya East, Hawa Koomson, has called on the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to reconsider its blacklisting decision against her.
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour on Thursday, January 25, 2024, declared a media blackout on the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development following an assault on David Kobbina, a journalist with Cape FM on January 4, 2024, during NPP’s parliamentary aspirant vetting in her constituency.
In a statement issued by her Press Secretary, Kabore Awudu Moro, the Awutu Senya East MP “expresses deep concern regarding the recent decision by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to blacklist any activities involving the Honourable Minister due to an alleged attack on a journalist during the NPP’s parliamentary aspirants’ vetting in Cape Coast. While unequivocally condemning the reported incident, the Honorable Minister vehemently denies all accusations leveled against her and her associates”.
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“Acknowledging the vital role of the media in our democracy, the Minister is committed to fostering an environment that safeguards journalists in their duty. The Honourable Minister urges the GJA leadership to reconsider the blacklisting decision, emphasizing the absence of evidence implicating her in the incident”.
She also called for trust in the Ghana Police Service’s ongoing investigation to apprehend the alleged attackers.
“In the spirit of collaboration, the Office of the Honourable Minister will initiate a dialogue with the GJA leadership in the coming days to address any misunderstandings and chart a way forward, fostering a constructive relationship between the Minister and the media,” she added.