{"id":434216,"date":"2025-11-10T07:23:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/11\/10\/president-mahama-assures-journalists-of-safety-and-freedom-of-expression\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T07:23:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T07:23:02","slug":"president-mahama-assures-journalists-of-safety-and-freedom-of-expression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/11\/10\/president-mahama-assures-journalists-of-safety-and-freedom-of-expression\/","title":{"rendered":"President Mahama Assures Journalists of Safety and Freedom of Expression"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>President John Dramani Mahama<\/strong> has pledged to uphold <strong>press freedom<\/strong> and ensure that <strong>no journalist lives in fear<\/strong> under his administration.<\/p>\n<p>In a solemn and resounding tone, the President reaffirmed the <strong>indispensable role of responsible journalism<\/strong> in safeguarding Ghana\u2019s democratic future.<\/p>\n<p>President Mahama made the pledge when he delivered the keynote address at the <strong>29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards<\/strong> held in <strong>Kumasi<\/strong> on Saturday.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanaiantimes.com.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GJA-Mahama-xxxx-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-208257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanaiantimes.com.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GJA-Mahama-xxxx-.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ghanaiantimes.com.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GJA-Mahama-xxxx--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ghanaiantimes.com.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GJA-Mahama-xxxx--768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>It marked the <strong>first time<\/strong> the GJA has hosted its prestigious awards ceremony <strong>outside Accra<\/strong> in nearly 30 years. The event took place at the <strong>Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall<\/strong> in <strong>Manhyia<\/strong>, Ashanti Region, under the theme: <em>\u2018Safeguarding Ghana\u2019s Future: The Role of the Media in Promoting Peace, Security and the Fight Against Galamsey.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p>President Mahama called for <strong>renewed commitment to peace, unity, and ethical media practice<\/strong>, stressing that: \u201cFreedom of speech is not a license to sow division.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He referenced the ongoing <strong>National Dialogue on Peace and Security<\/strong>, which actively engages media and faith-based leaders to promote responsible communication and early detection of conflict triggers.<\/p>\n<p>He described peace as \u201cnot the absence of noise, but the harmony of hearts,\u201d urging the media to serve as \u201ca rhythm that sustains that harmony.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The President paid <strong>glowing tribute to Ghana\u2019s journalists<\/strong>, acknowledging their courage and integrity in <strong>speaking truth to power<\/strong>, often at great personal risk.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTonight, as President of the Republic, on behalf of all Ghanaians, I salute every journalist who continues to speak truth to power. Your integrity strengthens our democracy,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n<p>To the younger generation, he offered an inspiring message: \u201cJournalism is not just a profession\u2014it is a calling. It demands courage, humility, and unwavering dedication to the truth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>President Mahama expressed gratitude to the <strong>GJA<\/strong> for its enduring partnership in <strong>nation-building<\/strong> and congratulated award winners, noting that their work \u201cgives meaning to our democracy and hope to our people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also paid homage to <strong>His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II<\/strong>, lauding his leadership in promoting <strong>peace and unity<\/strong>, saying: \u201cAshanti continues to symbolise harmony and national pride, thanks to the wise guidance of the Asantehene.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Quoting <strong>Dr Kwame Nkrumah<\/strong>, Ghana\u2019s first President, Mahama reaffirmed his government\u2019s <strong>commitment to press freedom<\/strong>, stating:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe press must be the vigilant watchdogs of the people and not the lapdogs of the powerful. Under my government, no journalist will have to flee into exile for fear of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Turning to the pressing issue of <strong>illegal mining (galamsey)<\/strong>, President Mahama called for a <strong>united national front<\/strong> to combat environmental destruction, describing it as essential \u201cfor our very survival as a nation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He acknowledged the complexity of the problem, noting that entire communities sometimes resist law enforcement efforts to stop illegal mining.<br \/>\u201cDespite the obvious damage, communities often confront security personnel sent to stop galamsey operations,\u201d he lamented.<\/p>\n<p>He cited a recent incident in the Ashanti Region where <strong>journalists and EPA officials were injured<\/strong> during a <strong>community mob attack<\/strong>, warning that \u201cfirm action will be taken against those who attack public officials performing lawful duties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While expressing empathy for the <strong>economic frustrations driving galamsey<\/strong>, especially among youth, the President cautioned:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cDestroying the environment is like cutting off your nose to spite your face.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>By Kingsley E. 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