The National Service Authority (NSA) has filed a second injunction against The Fourth Estate, seeking to prevent the publication of a series of investigative reports into its activities.
The NSA claims that publishing the exposé without their input would cause “irreparable harm” to its reputation. Despite multiple attempts by The Fourth Estate to engage NSA officials for their side of the story—through letters, calls, and meetings—the Authority has opted for legal action.
A prior 10-day court injunction, secured on December 2, temporarily halted the publication. With its expiration on December 12, the NSA has returned to court, asking for the following:
- Restraining The Fourth Estate from publishing the report until NSA’s side is included.
- A directive to retract the yet-to-be-published report on all platforms.
- An order for The Fourth Estate to bear the litigation costs.
The investigative journalism project, operated by the Media Foundation for West Africa, had announced plans to release the findings earlier this month.
This ongoing legal battle raises critical questions about press freedom and accountability journalism in Ghana.
