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Journalist attacked by thugs while covering election
Five journalists from different media houses, who were covering the Council of State Elections in the Ashanti Region, were beaten up by unidentified men at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council on 11 February. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), in condemning this violent aggression. It also calls on authorities to launch an investigation that will bring the perpetrators to justice.
According to local media reports, five journalists reporting on the electoral process were seriously assaulted by unidentified individuals at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council. They are reporter Kifi Adede of Oyerepa Radio and Television; Henry Attah Kofei of Osiekrom Dawuro Newspaper; Charles Awuah Mensah of Lawson Television; Gabriel Kwasi Oppong of Angel Broadcasting Network; and Gideon Nana Peprah of Ghana Web. Four of these journalists sustained injuries and had to be treated at the hospital.
Journalist Gideon Nana Peprah told Ghana Web that seven men stormed the venue without provocation and began assaulting everyone, including reporters and electoral officers. “They started scattering everything, the ballots, the prepared ballot papers and the tally sheets. I was attacked by seven or eight of them. They claimed they saw me taking videos and ordered me to delete them. Before I could react, they seized my phone and overpowered me. I was slapped and struck with a metal object on my mouth.”
The President of the GJA, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, spoke at a news conference on 18 February. He called on the President of Ghana, John Mahama, to take action to end attacks on journalists and to ensure that the perpetrators of this assault are arrested and tried for their crimes.
GJA’s President pointed out that six journalists had been attacked within one week in February. Four of the attacks happened in Kumasi, in the Ashanti region, and two at Walewale, in the northeast region.“Our colleagues from the GJA Ashanti Region assisted the victims to go to hospital and reported the matter to the police. Our intelligence suggests that the thugs and criminals who assaulted the journalists are supporters or sympathisers of the ruling political party” said Dwumfour.
At the news conference, the GJA President expressed concern about the delay in finding the killers of journalist Ahmed Suale. Ahmed Suale was shot dead in the capital, Accra on 16 January 2019, in what is suspected to be a ‘contract killing’. Dwumfour added: “Given the fast-eroding trust and confidence in the Police in respect of the investigation, arrest and prosecution of suspects involved in the murder of Ahmed Suale, the GJA indicated it may seek redress in international forums. We served notice that if by the end of March 2025, the Ghana Police Service has not come out with something concrete on the investigation, arrest and prosecution of suspects in this murder case, we shall go to the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice to seek resolution of this matter.”
IFJ General Secretary, Anthony Bellanger, said that the spike of attacks against journalists in Ghana calls for an immediate and decisive response from the authorities: “The perpetrators of crimes against journalists and their colleagues must be investigated and prosecuted. There is no excuse for any democratic government to continue to sit on the fence, while crimes against defenceless journalists continue to increase unabated. The perpetrators of these crimes must not go unpunished.”
The IFJ, its Pan-African regional organisation, the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), and the GJA are closely monitoring the police investigations into the brutal murder of journalist Ahmed Suale. The IFJ and FAJ stand shoulder to shoulder with the GJA, to ensure that his killers are brought to justice as soon as possible. Impunity has no place in a democratic society.
Source:IFJ
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Albert Bondah takes over Media & PR Duties for Ghana Comedy Awards 2026
The organisers of the Ghana Comedy Awards 2026 have officially unveiled Albert Bondah as the new Media and Public Relations Manager for the highly anticipated sixth edition of the awards ceremony.
The announcement, which has already generated excitement within Ghana’s entertainment industry, forms part of the organisers’ broader efforts to strengthen the awards brand and expand its visibility ahead of this year’s event.

A graduate of the University of Cape Coast, Albert Bondah brings on board a wealth of experience in entertainment publicity, media relations, and strategic communications. His impressive portfolio includes serving as Road Manager for the Central Music Awards, as well as Media Relations Officer for organisations and brands such as African Arts Network, 2Cute Entertainment, Parrot Mouth Productions, PB Entertainment, Keche Global, and Fiifi Coleman Productions, among several other notable institutions within the creative industry.
With his extensive background in entertainment communications, Albert Bondah is expected to play a major role in promoting the awards scheme while strengthening engagement with audiences, stakeholders, media partners, and industry players. Many within the entertainment space see his appointment as a strategic move aimed at elevating the profile of the Ghana Comedy Awards both locally and internationally.
Over the years, the Ghana Comedy Awards has grown into one of the country’s leading entertainment platforms dedicated to celebrating comedians, comic actors, and creatives who continue to shape Ghana’s comedy landscape. The scheme has consistently recognised excellence, creativity, and innovation within the rapidly growing comedy industry.
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Mahama to Host Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa for Three-Day State Visit
President John Dramani Mahama is set to host Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on a three-day State Visit to Ghana from Wednesday, April 1 to Friday, April 3, 2026.
According to a statement from the Presidency, President Mnangagwa will arrive at the Accra International Airport at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, where he will be received with full military honours by President Mahama. The ceremony will feature an inspection of a Guard of Honour mounted by the Ghana Armed Forces, followed by a 21-gun salute.
Later in the evening, President Mahama will host a State Banquet in honour of his Zimbabwean counterpart, in celebration of the long-standing relations between the two countries.
The highlight of the visit will be bilateral talks between the two leaders at the Peduase Lodge. The discussions, which will begin with a tête-à-tête, are expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in key sectors including trade, tourism, health, sanitation, agriculture, anti-corruption efforts, and job creation.
Both leaders are also expected to preside over the signing and exchange of several Memoranda of Understanding aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties between Ghana and Zimbabwe.
As part of his itinerary, President Mnangagwa will visit the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre and the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant to gain insight into Ghana’s advancements in healthcare delivery and sustainable waste management.
He will also pay homage to Ghana’s founding father, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, by laying a wreath at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
President Mnangagwa is expected to depart Ghana on Friday, April 3, with full departure honours at the Jubilee Lounge.
The visit is anticipated to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between Accra and Harare.
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Global InfoAnalytics: Mahama’s approval rating at 67%; economic optimism slips
President John Dramani Mahama continues to enjoy strong public support, maintaining a 67% approval rating, according to a new poll by Global InfoAnalytics.
The survey released on March 25, 2026, showed that only 26% of voters disapprove of his performance, though it was a slight increase from 24% recorded in December 2025, while approval remains unchanged.
Support for President Mahama, according to the survey, spans all regions, including traditional opposition strongholds.
In the Ashanti Region, which is the stronghold of the opposition, New Patriotic Party (NPP), the poll showed that 56% of voters approve of his performance, while approval stands at 64% in the Eastern Region and 65% in the North East Region.
The poll also indicates that a majority of party affiliates back the president’s performance, except for supporters of the NPP.
In the direction of the country, 65% of respondents in the survey noted that Ghana is headed in the right direction, though there was a marginal drop from 66% in the previous quarter.
Meanwhile, 28% believe the country is on the wrong path, up from 24%, while those with no opinion declined from 10% to 7%.
Living standards appear to have improved for many Ghanaians, with 58% of voters saying their conditions are better than a year ago, compared to 16% who report a decline.
However, optimism about the future has dipped slightly. The poll found that 68% of voters expect their standard of living to improve over the next 12 months, down from 70% in the previous quarter, suggesting growing unease over potential inflationary pressures linked to the Middle East conflict.

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