The Founder of Class Media Group, Alhaji Seidu Agongo, has met the victim of Monday’s assault on a journalist by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
Samuel Addo of Class Media was attacked by the fire officers while carrying out his duties at Kasoa New Market during a fire outbreak.
The issue is under investigation as the fire officers claimed he was a suspected thief on the fire scene.
In his remarks on Tuesday, when he met the victim, Alhaji Agongo expressed deep concerns about the incident.
“This incident is a blot on the discipline, integrity, and the core mandate of protecting lives and property that their training and calling require of them,” he said.
“The videos circulating are simply despicable. They show firefighters, in full service uniform, beating an innocent journalist – a fellow citizen – with rage and fury.”
He assured the victim of their support in the fight for justice.
“Let me, once again assure our reporter, the victim of the best possible health care and legal support.
“Class Media Group will stand firmly behind him to get to the bottom of this matter and ensure that those responsible are duly punished.”
Alhaji Agongo expressed gratitude to fellow media houses and Ghanaians in general who have called out the Ghana National Fire Service.
He raised concerns about the deafening silence of management of the Service, urging the police to get to the bottom of the matter.
“The silence of the Fire Service’s management is loud enough but we are assured that the Ghana Police Service will live up to its mandate.
“Therefore, we call on the Ghana Police Service to investigate this incident dispassionately and bring the perpetrators to book publicly.
“This is not just about one journalist—it is about safeguarding the rights of all citizens and preserving Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of press freedom.”