Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama, has rejected claims that the government is behind recent assaults on journalists following criticism from the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA).

On February 18, GJA President Kwabena Dwumfour condemned the Mahama administration, citing seven reported incidents of journalist assaults since President Mahama’s tenure began. Dwumfour described the attacks as “unprecedented” and criticized the government’s failure to hold perpetrators accountable.

At a press briefing on February 19, Kwakye Ofosu called these claims “most regrettable” and argued they were unfair to President Mahama, the government, and the GJA, as well as the journalists involved. He said the suggestion that the government or Mahama orchestrated the attacks was misleading.

“It was claimed that seven journalists had been attacked and statements were made that sought to create the impression that there is some design by Mahama and his government to attack journalists. We do not think that it is fair to President Mahama, to the government, or even to the GJA or the journalists reported to have been attacked,” Kwakye Ofosu stated.

Mr.Kwakye Ofosu also revealed he had engaged with Dwumfour to understand the context of the GJA’s press conference. They agreed on a direct meeting between the GJA and his office next week to address concerns.

The spokesperson emphasized that President Mahama, known for his affable nature and strong relationship with the GJA, would never condone a government environment where journalists are targeted.

Mr.Kwakye Ofosu further refuted the idea that the government was targeting specific journalists for reprisals, labeling such claims “completely incorrect” and insisting that no such actions had taken place.

Source:TheDotNews