The GJA had imposed a media blackout on Mavis Hawa Koomson, MP for Awutu Senya East, and Farouk Aliu Mahama, MP for Yendi, following allegations of assaulting journalists during the NPP's parliamentary primaries.
Criticism of Blacklisting Strategy
Highlighting past instances where media blacklisting drew controversy, the NMC Chair underscored the challenges of employing a unilateral boycott or blackout as a means of addressing assaults on journalists. He cautioned against responding to impunity with similar actions of exclusion, stressing the importance of upholding legal processes to address such violations effectively.
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GJA President's Rebuttal
In response to the NMC Chair's critique, GJA President Albert Dwumfour expressed disappointment in the remarks made, defending the GJA's decision-making process as a response to extraordinary circumstances. Dwumfour asserted that in unprecedented situations, unconventional measures are warranted to appropriately address abnormal behavior, reiterating the GJA's rationale behind the directive to blacklist the accused politicians involved in attacks on journalists.
Current Context and Police Response
The backdrop of these discussions stems from recent incidents, including the physical assault on journalist David Kobina during the NPP's parliamentary aspirant vetting, where the perpetrators evaded arrest by the police. The resulting tensions between journalistic advocacy and institutional responses highlight the complexities and challenges in safeguarding press freedom and combating violence against media practitioners.
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While condemning any form of violence against journalists, Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo questioned the efficacy of media blacklisting as a response to such incidents. He urged victims to seek legal redress rather than resorting to generalized blacklisting of politicians, emphasizing the need for a more judicious and constructive approach towards combating impunity.
While condemning any form of violence against journalists, Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo questioned the efficacy of media blacklisting as a response to such incidents. He urged victims to seek legal redress rather than resorting to generalized blacklisting of politicians, emphasizing the need for a more judicious and constructive approach towards combating impunity.
Criticism of Blacklisting Strategy
Highlighting past instances where media blacklisting drew controversy, the NMC Chair underscored the challenges of employing a unilateral boycott or blackout as a means of addressing assaults on journalists. He cautioned against responding to impunity with similar actions of exclusion, stressing the importance of upholding legal processes to address such violations effectively.
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GJA President's Rebuttal
In response to the NMC Chair's critique, GJA President Albert Dwumfour expressed disappointment in the remarks made, defending the GJA's decision-making process as a response to extraordinary circumstances. Dwumfour asserted that in unprecedented situations, unconventional measures are warranted to appropriately address abnormal behavior, reiterating the GJA's rationale behind the directive to blacklist the accused politicians involved in attacks on journalists.
Current Context and Police Response
The backdrop of these discussions stems from recent incidents, including the physical assault on journalist David Kobina during the NPP's parliamentary aspirant vetting, where the perpetrators evaded arrest by the police. The resulting tensions between journalistic advocacy and institutional responses highlight the complexities and challenges in safeguarding press freedom and combating violence against media practitioners.
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