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The Northern Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has strongly condemned the recent attack on Citi News\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0Northern Regional Correspondent, Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira during the New Patriotic Party\u2019s (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the Yendi constituency.<\/p>\n

Mr. Alabira was attacked by the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama and his supporters while he was covering proceedings in Yendi.<\/p>\n

The MP and his team assaulted Alabira while he was giving a live update on Citi TV<\/strong> and Citi FM<\/strong> on the violence that erupted during the counting of ballots during the New Patriotic Party\u2019s parliamentary primary on Saturday, January 27, 2024.<\/p>\n

In a press release, the GJA described the attack as archaic and deserving of condemnation from all well-meaning citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe GJA strongly condemns this antediluvian act. It is very sad and disturbing that this boorish and vulgar act was perpetrated by no less a person than the MP of the area. This is very shameful and must be condemned by all well-meaning citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n

The GJA further pledged to work hand in hand with the Ghana Police Service to ensure that justice is served.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are by this press statement calling on the Ghana Police Service to, as a matter of urgency, arrest the MP over this barbaric act. The GJA will work assiduously with the Police to ensure that justice is served in this matter.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe, the Regional Executive, together with the National Executive, reaffirm our readiness to protect all journalists in the region, especially in the performance of their lawful duties without hindrance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additionally, the GJA cautions politicians and the general public, emphasizing that it will not tolerate any form of abuse directed at its journalists, especially as the political season heats up.<\/p>\n

Below is the GJA statement:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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