GH¢10m Boost For Journalists – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢10 million investment into the Media Development Fund, aimed at bolstering journalists and fostering growth within the media sector. This commitment solidifies the Mahama-led administration's dedication to press freedom and media autonomy. During the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards ceremony, held last Saturday, Mahama reaffirmed his administration's stance on upholding the media's role in holding the government accountable.

He emphasized the necessity of safeguarding journalists from threats and assaults while they perform their duties.

In response to the growing concerns surrounding misinformation, Mahama urged journalists to take greater responsibility in verifying information prior to publication or broadcast. This includes verifying the source and authenticity of recordings before airing them. Meanwhile, the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, expressed his disapproval of using media station closures as punitive measures for regulatory breaches.

He warned that such actions could have detrimental effects on journalists' livelihoods and press freedom. Dwumfour stressed the importance of exercising regulatory authority in a way that does not leave journalists and media professionals without jobs as a result. He also pointed out Ghana's 39th position in the 2026 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index, noting it as a significant measure of the country's commitment to press freedom protection.

Dwumfour stressed that public authorities must utilize their powers in ways that respect citizens' rights and bolster confidence in democratic governance.