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He added that existing legislation posing a threat to press freedom would also be reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>The assurance comes amid growing worries over the use of electronic communications laws to target media practitioners. Several journalists at the event recounted arrests, interrogations, and legal actions linked to online publications and social media commentary arising from their professional duties.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_ad jeg_ad_article jnews_content_inline_2_ads  \">\n<div class=\"ads-wrapper align-center \">\n<div class=\"ads_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"a-single a-10\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/citinewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/728-by-90.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The GJA reaffirmed its stance that while ethical and responsible journalism is non-negotiable, legislation must not undermine constitutional guarantees of press freedom.<\/p>\n<p>Bagbin stressed the importance of balancing national security with freedom of expression, noting that a free and independent media is a cornerstone of Ghana\u2019s democratic governance.<\/p>\n<p>The dinner night, which brought together journalists, lawmakers, and key stakeholders, concluded with renewed calls for continued engagement to ensure electronic communications laws are implemented in a manner that protects journalists and strengthens democracy.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has assured the media fraternity that no law will be passed to stifle the work of journalists while he remains in charge of the legislature. 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