Release: Journalism is not a Crime - Educate Ghana Summit

Journalism is defined by the Longman Dictionary 2015 Edition as a job of writing reports for newspapers, Magazines, Television or Radio. 

According to a study I made, journalism entails investigation into things.

This theme was chosen due to some image tagged on Journalism in relation to what is transpiring in this country of late.

Let's flashback on the following incidents; 

A. According to Mr Latif Iddris of Joy News, a policeman grabbed him from behind and slapped him severely on the night of Tuesday, March 28, 2018, at the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service for "asking a stupid question".

B. Adom FM journalist Ohemaa Sakyiwaa Ahwenepa was assaulted by a popular NPP supporter, Hajia Fati at the party headquarters on Friday 15th May 2018.

C. Assaults and damages were inflicted on two of GHOne TV journalists, Reynold Dadzie and one other person on the 19th and 20th July 2018. They were subjected to severe beatings by irate Asawase Zongo youth. It was revealed that the former was nearly burnt alive but was saved by a timely intervention of one of the demonstrators.

D. On Thursday 16th of August, 2018, Mr Nii Agyei was hurt with a stone hurled by some NDC supporters at Adjumako in the Central Region when he was covering an inauguration ceremony of a polyclinic, and this was disgusting.

As a serious Nation, let's not misinterpret  Democracy.

_source www.ghanaweb.com._

These unlawful acts against journalists must be addressed with dent measures taken against the culprits.
The concept of separation of powers must be emphasized so as to ensure Press Freedom when performing duties.

Journalists are also key contributors to the country's development and not the only export of crude oil and agriculture. They must be given some security in their operations to ensure their safety.

It must be noted that one of the responsibilities of a journalist is to delve into the relevant issues of National Concerns and must be tolerated by our political Leaders and the citizenry as well. Because journalists are the Public Relation Officers of the government.

Educate Ghana Summit, therefore, is urging the leadership of Parliament to help Pass the Right to Information Bill with immediate effect. This would obviously mandate journalists to have access to accurate Information comfortably.

Some journalists have laid a strong foundation sailing through difficult times and we will like to mention some few Names here.

1. Late Komla Dumoh (may his soul rest in peace)
2. Late Ms. Irene Nana Aba Kpayaaafo Asante(was with GBC, RIP)
3. Late Kwadjo Asare Baffour Acheampong KABA (may his soul rest in peace)
4. Anas Aremeyaw Anas
5.Kwame Sefa Kai (Peace Fm),
6.Seth Kwame Boateng (Joy News)
7.Abeiku Santaana(Ok FM)
8. Captain Smart(Adom FM)
9. Akumaa Mamazimbi(Adom FM)
10. Deloris Frimpoma a.k.a Delay(Ghone)
11. Nana Amoako Gyampa(Good Life FM)
12. Nana Ansah(Cine Plus formerly at Eastern FM) and others.

To our dear Journalists, it must be noted that no one is too weak or strong for a job, every hard-working journalist in the country must be honoured by Ghana Journalists Association(G.J.A) during awards but it should not be on 

PROTOCOL, FAVORITISM or NEPOTISM basis. This may lead to Division & Greed among journalists in the country. We are calling for solidarity in journalism now!

Lastly, Journalism must embrace the truth, and air concerns of the citizens but not to concentrate on the Prominent ones only. This leads to making people feel Unrespected, Deserted and Irritated.

Aside all, Educate Ghana Summit says kudos to all journalists in Ghana, but still expecting an exceptional hardworking and persistence in a discharge of your duties as expected.

Long live Ghana Journalists Association,
Long live Educate Ghana Summit.
Long live Ghana.

Signed

Mr Boadi William
CEO, Educate Ghana Summit.
0541935106.

Mr Nsah Kwao
General Secretary
0557325270.

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Thank you.