The Ghana Police have implemented a number of procedures in an effort to ensure journalists’ safety and make their work easier during the impending elections.
These steps, which Inspector-General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare said, are intended to give journalists a safe working environment so that information can freely reach the people.
Two plainclothes officers have been posted by the police administration at media outlets’ locations throughout the nation.
The goal of this action is to give journalists, who frequently find themselves in precarious situations when covering delicate subjects, an extra degree of security.
Additionally, the police will provide commanders with the schedule of media representatives sent to cover the elections.
In the event of a security breach, this will allow the police to act promptly.
Another important step in guaranteeing journalist safety is the creation of a National Security Taskforce Press Briefing Center.
The police will be able to communicate with the media “at the speed of light” thanks to this center.
Along with these actions, the police will also provide the media and other interested parties, including political parties, with a dedicated phone line.
This will make it possible for reporters to cover any security-related problems or concerns that might come up during the polls.
The importance of journalists to Ghana’s democratic system was underlined by the Inspector-General of Police.
According to him, the police are dedicated to holding a peaceful election, and protecting journalists is crucial to accomplishing this objective.
Ghana has advanced press freedom and journalist safety significantly in recent years.
But difficulties still exist, especially during election seasons.
The nation’s dedication to maintaining democratic values is demonstrated by the police administration’s efforts to guarantee journalist safety, which is a positive trend.
All parties involved in the election process, including the media, political parties, and civil society organizations, must cooperate as Ghana gets ready for the next round of voting in order to ensure a fair and peaceful election.
In this regard, the police administration’s initiatives to guarantee journalist safety are essential.
Source: newsthemegh.com