Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has condemned the assault of Class Media Group journalist Samuel Addo, describing the incident as unacceptable and assuring that those responsible will face consequences.
In a statement reacting to the incident, Kwakye Ofosu said, “The attack on Class Media Group’s Samuel Addo by some personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service is most unacceptable and I condemn same.
Firm action will be taken against the rogue elements who carried out this attack.”
The condemnation follows reports that the journalist was assaulted while filming officers of the Ghana National Fire Service who were involved in a heated confrontation with traders at an unnamed market.
The altercation reportedly occurred as the officers responded late to a distress call, a situation that had already heightened tensions at the scene.