The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, has pledged to safeguard journalists’ access to cover the December 7 elections amidst concerns over restrictions outlined by the Electoral Commission (EC).
The EC had issued a memo limiting media access at constituency collation centres to eight organizations, sparking public outcry and calls for a review of the directive.
Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Dwumfuor stressed that journalists play a crucial role in ensuring transparency in elections, noting that any restrictions could exacerbate existing trust issues with the EC.
“Journalists are the eyes and ears of Ghanaians. Restricting their access distorts the flow of information and can lead to misinformation. We’ve engaged the EC alongside stakeholders like GIBA to resolve this matter,” he said.
Mr. Dwumfuor assured journalists that the GJA is pushing for a comprehensive proposal that allows general polling station accreditation to extend to constituency collation centres.
He also revealed ongoing discussions with the EC to refine the accreditation process, ensuring no journalist is left out.
“We will present our proposals to the EC today and will keep the public informed about further developments. Our priority is to ensure that the interests of journalists are not compromised,” he assured.
The GJA has called on journalists to remain patient as it works to secure unfettered access for comprehensive election coverage.
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