Founder of Class Media Group Alhaji Seidu Agongo has applauded President John Dramani Mahama for the “prompt action” against fire officers who assaulted a Class FM journalist last Monday.
President Mahama had confirmed that the fire personnel have been identified and interdicted while investigations into the incident continue.
“I, on behalf of the Class Media Group, applaud President John Dramani Mahama for confirming that the culprits – officers of the Ghana National Fire Service – responsible for assaulting our work colleague and journalist, Samuel Addo at the Kasoa New Market have been interdicted,” Alhaji Agongo wrote a few moments after the President announced the sanctions.
“This prompt action underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring media freedom and accountability within our security services.”
He insisted that the incident was “despicable” and “unacceptable”.
“It is not just about one journalist, it is about safeguarding the integrity of our institutions and the reputation of the Ghana National Fire Service.”
Alhaji Agongo expressed confidence that government and investigative bodies will act swiftly and judiciously to ensure justice is served and reforms are implemented.
He pledged the unflinching support of Class Media Group in ongoing investigations, offering “dialogue, advocacy, and initiatives that guarantee sustainable reforms for the safety of journalists and the credibility of our security services”.
“Together, let us protect Ghana’s hard-earned democratic credentials.”