The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has strongly condemned the assault on Mr. Samuel Addo, a journalist with the Class Media Group, describing the attack as an unacceptable violation of press freedom.
According to PRINPAG, the journalist was attacked while carrying out his professional duties, an act the Association says undermines Ghana’s democratic principles and threatens the constitutional role of the media.
In a statement issued on January 5, 2026, PRINPAG noted that the attack on Mr. Addo constitutes a direct breach of Article 162 of the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees freedom and independence of the media. The Association warned that intimidation, obstruction, or violence against journalists erodes public trust and weakens democratic governance.
PRINPAG has therefore called on the Ghana Police Service and the Ministry of the Interior to launch a prompt, thorough, and transparent investigation into the incident. It stressed that the perpetrators must be identified and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to future attacks on journalists.
The Association further urged security agencies and the general public to recognise journalists as critical partners in nation-building, noting that media practitioners play a vital role in informing citizens and holding public institutions accountable.
Reaffirming its commitment to press freedom, PRINPAG expressed solidarity with Mr. Addo and journalists across the country who continue to work under increasingly challenging and sometimes dangerous conditions.
PRINPAG pledged to continue advocating for the safety, rights, and independence of media professionals, emphasizing that a free and secure press is essential to Ghana’s democracy.
