{"id":255345,"date":"2024-11-23T19:57:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T19:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/23\/police-to-set-up-media-center-for-elections-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-11-23T19:57:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T19:57:36","slug":"police-to-set-up-media-center-for-elections-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/23\/police-to-set-up-media-center-for-elections-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Police To Set Up Media Center For Elections 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In a bid to guarantee the safety of journalists and facilitate their work during the upcoming elections, the Ghana Police have rolled out a series of measures.<\/p>\n<p>These measures, announced by Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, are designed to provide a secure environment for journalists to operate, thereby ensuring the free flow of information to the public.<\/p>\n<p>The police administration has stationed two plainclothes personnel at the premises of media organizations across the country.<\/p>\n<p>This move is aimed at providing an additional layer of security for journalists, who often find themselves in vulnerable situations while reporting on sensitive issues.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the police will share the itinerary of media personnel deployed for the elections with commanders.<\/p>\n<p>This will enable the police to provide timely intervention in case of any security breaches.<\/p>\n<p>The establishment of a National Security Taskforce Press Briefing Centre is also a significant step towards ensuring the safety of journalists.<\/p>\n<p>This centre will provide a platform for the police to share information with the media \u201cwith the speed of light.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these measures, the police will share a dedicated phone line with the media and other stakeholders, such as political parties.<\/p>\n<p>This will enable journalists to report any security concerns or issues that may arise during the elections.<\/p>\n<p>The Inspector-General of Police emphasized the critical role that journalists play in Ghana\u2019s democratic dispensation.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the police are committed to ensuring a peaceful election, and that the safety of journalists is paramount to achieving this goal.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Ghana has made significant strides in promoting press freedom and journalist safety.<\/p>\n<p>However, challenges still remain, particularly during election periods.<\/p>\n<p>The police administration\u2019s measures to ensure journalist safety are a welcome development, and a testament to the country\u2019s commitment to upholding democratic values.<\/p>\n<p>As Ghana prepares for the upcoming elections, it is essential that all stakeholders, including the media, political parties, and civil society organizations, work together to promote a peaceful and transparent electoral process. The police administration\u2019s efforts to ensure journalist safety are a critical step in this direction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare \u00a0 In a bid to guarantee the safety of journalists and facilitate their work during the upcoming elections, the Ghana Police have rolled out a series of measures. 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