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Alerts - Ghana

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Ghana

Government reverses decision to boycott media group

A bitter stand-off between the government and the Accra-based independent media group Multimedia Group Limited has been resolved after a meeting between the two sides.

Ghana

Political activist detained over allegations against first lady

(MFWA/IFEX) - March 19, 2012 - A ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) activist, Ernest Owusu Bempah, a fiery critic of President Atta Mills' administration, was on March 14, 2102 detained on charges of “publishing false information with the intent to cause fear and alarm” in Accra. On March 16, two days after his arrest, he was granted police inquiry bail.

Ghana

National security officials violently assault photojournalists

Armed operatives of the national intelligence agency violently assaulted Gifty Lawson as she attempted to cover the bail hearing of a senior police officer who was a prime suspect in a missing cocaine scandal that hit the country.

Ghana

Journalists attacked by angry mob

Angry youth mounted roadblocks, dug trenches and burnt tyres to protest the poor condition of the Takoradi main habour road. A number of journalists were caught in the violence.

Ghana

Newspaper reporter receives death threats

Thugs threatened to "shoot and kill" Fred Tettey Alarti-Amoako, "anytime, anywhere they meet him," following the publication of an article critical of the paramount chief Nana Bosomprah.

Ghana

Police arrest two demonstrators

Arrested for allegedly organising a demonstration without police permission, Hajia Sherifatu Sulley and Hajia Fati Alhassan were granted bail.

Ghana

Journalists intimidated, prevented from covering trial

A crowd of sympathisers of Abubakari Nallah intimidated and prevented a group of journalists from covering the trial of Nallah and nine officials of the Narcotic Control Board at an Accra High Court on 9 September.

Ghana

Newspaper suspended, journalists and publishers fined in defamation case

"The Chronicle" had accused Prof. Nokoe and Daniel Gyimah, then Chairman of the University Council, of underhanded dealings in the acquisition of a hostel facility.

Ghana

Pastors assault radio journalists, vandalise station

The pastors stormed the studios of Hot FM to protest their exclusion from a current affairs programme.

Ghana

Police arrest ruling party demonstrators

A spokesperson for the group told MFWA that two of the protesters were roughed up by police for resisting the unlawful arrest.

Ghana

Newspaper journalist attacked

Felix Nyaaba was violently assaulted by supporters of King Latse II at the Accra High Court for photographing the king and his entourage.

Ghana

Police assault sports journalists

Police officers prevented a group of journalists accredited to cover a football match from entering the inner perimeter of the stadium, and went on to assault several of them.

Ghana

National security officials raid movie distribution company, seize copies of film

The movie was suspected of discrediting President John Evans Atta Mills.

Ghana

Police detain Ivorian journalist

Gooré Bi Hué had gone to the Ivorian Refugee Camp in Elubo, a border town in Ghana, to prepare a report, when he was assaulted and detained by local police.

Ghana

Four lawyers blacklisted over judicial corruption allegations

At a recent round table discussion, Raymond Atuguba, David Annan, Abraham Amaliba and Larry Bimi gave credence to several research findings claiming the judiciary was one of the most corrupt institutions in the country.

Ghana

Radio journalist harassed, prevented from working

In recent months there have been many cases of national security personnel interfering with journalists reporting on issues involving security agencies, according to MFWA.

Ghana

Police detain photojournalist, delete photographs

Takyi Boateng says he is shocked by the behaviour of the policemen who detained him at the station as he had produced his press card and sought permission from the court's registrar before he began photographing.

Ghana

Reporter detained, roughed up, after photographing crackdown on street vendors

"The Chronicle" reported that Nonor was roughed up by guards and dragged into their vehicle, along with street vendors, and taken to AMA offices, where they were detained.

Ghana

Newspaper editor detained, released without charge

Prince Prah was interrogated on a wide range of issues, including the source for a story he published on an alleged massive shake-up at the top hierarchy of the military.

Ghana

Police arrest five demonstrating teachers, thwart demonstration

Five members of the Ghana National Association of Teachers were detained and released the same day, after protesting a new pay policy for public service workers.

Ghana

MP who threatened editor summoned by police

Opposition politician Kennedy Agyapong was reportedly asked to submit a written statement to police.

Ghana

Politician threatens to kill newspaper editor over drug trafficking allegations

The opposition MP made the remarks on a local radio station after he was implicated by Alhaji Bature Iddrisu in a 2006 narcotics case.

Ghana

Police manhandle members of Right to Information Coalition during protest

The protesters were demonstrating over the long delay in passing the RTI bill into law.

Ghana

Anti-piracy task force seizes equipment from five radio stations

Five radio stations were forced off the air for several hours after their broadcasting equipment was seized by personnel from the Interim Copyright Management Team.

Ghana

Radio journalist assaulted, briefly detained by election security team

Issah Murtala Kpambe was violently assaulted while covering events at a polling station, then briefly detained without being told what offence he had committed.

Ghana

Court issues arrest warrant for radio journalist

Journalist Prince William Baffour was previously detained by police and charged with "publishing information with the intention to cause fear or harm to the public or to disturb the public peace."

Ghana

Prison officers storm radio station, assault staff

Officers entered the premises of privately-owned OTEC FM and assaulted two staff members.

Ghana

Radio journalist hospitalised following assault by ruling party supporters

Afriyea was gasping for breath, lying on one side and could only move his head at the time I visited him in hospital," the journalist's colleague said.

Ghana

Another editor summoned over story police claim "undermines their image"

The GJA called on police to use constitutional means to address grievances they may have against journalists and the media.

Ghana

News editor charged for "publishing false information"

Ato Kwamena Dadzie, news editor of Joy FM, was charged for refusing to reveal the station's sources of information for a 5 July news item.

Ghana

Journalist briefly detained, manages to escape

Dauda Mohammed was reportedly abducted by unidentified men for photographing a private mansion of former president Jerry John Rawlings.

Ghana

North Star radio station attacked by ruling party sympathisers

An NDC spokesperson said they had met with station management and would conduct an investigation into the matter.

Ghana

Pressure group sues government over monitoring device that "undermines" free expression

Alliance for Accountable Governance said that the ISMS device could be used to tap into online bank accounts and internet communication of all mobile phone and internet users in the country.

Ghana

State-owned newspaper photographer assaulted

Rockson Asmah was assaulted by a 39 year-old business woman after she asked him to photograph her.

Ghana

Opposition party sympathiser arrested for calling President Mills a "chimpanzee"

After the intervention of President John Atta Mills, all charges against NPP sympathiser Alexander Adu Gyamfi were dropped.

Ghana

Youth group threatens journalist, radio station

The threat came after journalist Ato Kwamena Dadzie commented on a feud between the Ashanti king and another traditional chief.

Ghana

Newspaper wins seven year old defamation case

A five-member panel unanimously dismissed the defamation charges brought by a traditional chief against "The Daily Dispatch".

Ghana

Opposition party sympathiser granted bail

Nana Darkwa was arrested for allegedly implicating Ghana's former president Jerry John Rawlings in a fire that gutted Rawlings' house.

Ghana

ARTICLE 19 recommends changes to proposed access to information law

Although the draft law contains positive features, it suffers from unclear and broad exception clauses among other issues, says ARTICLE 19.

Ghana

Newspaper reporter attacked

Jos Garneo Cephas was reportedly assaulted after photographing five military personnel standing trial for murder.

Ghana

Investigation launched into journalist mistreatment allegation

James Donkor was detained after attempting to photograph a man whom police had allegedly tied to an electric pole for "disrespecting them."

Ghana

"Daily Guide" newspaper wins defamation case

An Accra High Court dismissed a four-year-old defamation suit brought against Akosua, a cartoonist with the "Daily Guide" newspaper.

Ghana

Newspaper photojournalist detained, severely assaulted

Photographer Emmanuel Kubi, who was covering the trial of four murder convicts, was locked up with the convicts and other criminals.

Ghana

Ruling party supporters assault journalists

The journalists were attacked while they were covering an awards ceremony in Sunyani, the capital of the Brong-Ahafo region.

Ghana

Two reporters attacked while covering trial of police officers

Journalists Sammy Darko and Cynthia Essandoh were attacked while covering the trial of six policemen and their civilian accomplices.

Ghana

Police assault radio journalist and briefly detain him

The journalist, who had photographed a man the policemen had allegedly tied to an electric pole, was accused of "disrespecting" the police officers.

Ghana

Cabinet approves Right to Information Bill

MFWA is pleased with this development and reiterates its position that RTI encourages accountability through transparency.

Ghana

Soccer fans attack radio commentator

On 8 November 2009, Real Tamale United supporters assaulted reporter Kwabena Ntow for alleged biased reporting about their club.

Ghana

Two photojournalists assaulted

The victims were attacked by supporters of a suspected drug smuggler.

Ghana

Sports reporter assaulted by security guard

The incident occurred while Abeiku Kingsley was trying to gain access to the players and officials of the senior national soccer team.

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