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Okatakyie Afrifa Released After His Arrest Sparks Outrage from NPP

Media personality Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah was released after being arrested on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. His arrest triggered strong backlash from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and media freedom advocates, who condemned it as an attack on democracy and press freedom.Afrifa Mensah, known for hosting the popular social media show FOR THE RECORDS, was reportedly detained by security operatives. The NPP described the arrest as a direct attack on freedom of speech, with General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua calling for his immediate release. Kodua accused the government of undermining democracy, stating, “The arrest of Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah by the NDC government is a dangerous attack on democracy and freedom of speech!”Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin also condemned the arrest, calling for more tolerance from the government toward dissenting voices. He expressed concern over the increasing use of state security to […]

Edem 4Style March 20, 2025

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Greater Accra

GJA Sets March Deadline for Update on Ahmed Suale’s Murder Case.

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has given authorities until the end of March 2025 to provide a significant update on the unresolved murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. At a press conference in Accra, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour expressed disappointment over the lack of progress six years after the assassination.Mr. Dwumfour criticized the police for their poor handling of the case and warned that if no satisfactory update is provided, the GJA will take the matter to the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice. This decision follows claims by MP Kwame Asare-Obeng (A-Plus), who alleged he gave police information about suspects but has seen no action.The GJA also pledged to escalate journalist Latif Iddrisu's 2018 assault case to the same court if no action is taken by the March deadline. International organizations, including the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), have […]

Edem 4Style January 23, 2025

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NSA Files Second Injunction to Block The Fourth Estate’s Investigative Report.

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 […]

Edem 4Style December 14, 2024

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ASHANTI

Police Arrest Three for Attacking Journalist at Mining Site.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals suspected of being involved in the violent attack on a journalist and his crew at a mining site in the Ashanti Region. The incident took place when the journalist, Erastus Asare Donkor of JoyNews, was reporting on illegal mining activities in the area. The attackers, allegedly linked to the mining operators, confronted the team, resulting in injuries and damage to equipment.The police, acting on swift intelligence, tracked down the suspects, who are now in custody and will face charges of assault and destruction of property. The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and various human rights groups have condemned the attack, calling for swift justice to protect press freedom in the country.Authorities are continuing investigations to identify and prosecute others involved in the assault, reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding the rights of journalists to […]

Edem 4Style October 24, 2024

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