Assault on JoyNews reporter: Security crackdown sparks outrage
Assault on JoyNews reporter shocks the nation
Assault on JoyNews reporter triggers presidential response
Security personnel allegedly attacked JoyNews reporter Carlos Calony while he was covering a demolition exercise on Spintex Road. He was interviewing a civilian when armed men in military gear interrupted the broadcast.
They struck the witness, assaulted Carlos, seized his equipment, and forced him into a vehicle. His cameraman, Jonathan Quaye, was also briefly held. The men drove them to a National Security facility at Bluegate.
Thanks to the Interior Minister’s personal intervention, Carlos regained his freedom. However, he now suffers from neck pain and is receiving treatment.
Mahama orders probe after assault on JoyNews reporter
News of the assault on JoyNews reporter quickly spread. Viewers saw it live. Within hours, journalists and civil rights advocates demanded answers. JoyNews released a strong statement condemning the incident as an attack on democracy.
Soon after, Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu released a government statement. It described the conduct of the security operatives as “deeply troubling” and “utterly unacceptable.”
“President Mahama has directed a full investigation and expects strict disciplinary action,” the statement read.
The government emphasized that media freedom is not just a constitutional right—it is the soul of Ghana’s democracy.
Ghana’s democracy stands with journalists
Journalists hold power to account. They shine light on injustice. Any attack on them threatens every citizen’s right to know.
President Mahama’s order to the Defence Minister and National Security Coordinator was clear: investigate the officers and punish those responsible.
The assault was more than a one-off incident—it challenged Ghana’s core democratic values. Swift justice will show the world that Ghana protects its press, not silences it.
Freedom of the press remains non-negotiable
The assault on JoyNews reporter Carlos Calony has struck a nerve across Ghana. Ghanaians know the media plays a crucial role in their lives. They want accountability. They expect change.
This moment must lead to more than outrage. It must lead to reform.
Assault on JoyNews reporter triggers presidential response
Security personnel allegedly attacked JoyNews reporter Carlos Calony while he was covering a demolition exercise on Spintex Road. He was interviewing a civilian when armed men in military gear interrupted the broadcast.
They struck the witness, assaulted Carlos, seized his equipment, and forced him into a vehicle. His cameraman, Jonathan Quaye, was also briefly held. The men drove them to a National Security facility at Bluegate.
Thanks to the Interior Minister’s personal intervention, Carlos regained his freedom. However, he now suffers from neck pain and is receiving treatment.
Mahama orders probe after assault on JoyNews reporter
News of the assault on JoyNews reporter quickly spread. Viewers saw it live. Within hours, journalists and civil rights advocates demanded answers. JoyNews released a strong statement condemning the incident as an attack on democracy.
Soon after, Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu released a government statement. It described the conduct of the security operatives as “deeply troubling” and “utterly unacceptable.”
“President Mahama has directed a full investigation and expects strict disciplinary action,” the statement read.
The government emphasized that media freedom is not just a constitutional right—it is the soul of Ghana’s democracy.
Ghana’s democracy stands with journalists
Journalists hold power to account. They shine light on injustice. Any attack on them threatens every citizen’s right to know.
President Mahama’s order to the Defence Minister and National Security Coordinator was clear: investigate the officers and punish those responsible.
The assault was more than a one-off incident—it challenged Ghana’s core democratic values. Swift justice will show the world that Ghana protects its press, not silences it.
Freedom of the press remains non-negotiable
The assault on JoyNews reporter Carlos Calony has struck a nerve across Ghana. Ghanaians know the media plays a crucial role in their lives. They want accountability. They expect change.
This moment must lead to more than outrage. It must lead to reform.
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