By Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), attributes Ghana’s enhanced performance in this year’s World Press Freedom Index to the collaborative efforts between the media and the government.
According to him, the joint efforts of the government and the media to address press freedom concerns in Ghana led to the country’s advancement by 12 places to the 50th position on this year’s global ranking.
Addressing the third African Media Convention as a co-chair, Mr. Dwumfour stated, “I am happy to inform this government that Ghana’s World Press Freedom Index improved from the 62nd position last year to 50th this year.
“This achievement is due to a number of factors, including strong collaboration among media partners, and the government to address press freedom concerns.”
He emphasized the necessity for the country to intensify efforts to bolster media freedom in Africa, highlighting that this can be accomplished through innovative strategies and addressing environmental sustainability.
The GJA President emphasized that the current environmental crisis poses a significant threat to Africa, and it is a challenge that the media in Africa must confront.
Despite Ghana’s progress on the World Press Freedom Index, he urged the State to ensure the protection of journalists ahead of the December 7 general elections.
Mr. Dwumfour also urged journalists to execute their responsibilities with the utmost professionalism.
“We pray that the entire nation will protect journalists in the discharge of their duties and we also pledge to protect the interests of the entire nation with credible election coverage,” he added.
