Class Media calls for swift, impartial probe into alleged assault on staff

The Class Media Group has expressed deep concern over the alleged assault on one of its journalists by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), calling on relevant authorities to conduct a swift and impartial investigation to establish the facts and ensure accountability.

The journalist, Samuel Addo, was allegedly assaulted while covering a fire outbreak at the Kasoa New Market in the Central Region.

Reports indicate that Addo was physically confronted by some fire service officers who allegedly attempted to prevent him from filming the scene on Monday, January 5, 2026.

A video circulating on social media shows the journalist being manhandled amid a chaotic scene, with some personnel shouting at him.

In a statement issued on January 5, the Class Media Group said such incidents threaten press freedom and the safety of journalists, while undermining Ghana’s credibility as a defender of media rights.

“We urge the relevant authorities to conduct a swift and impartial investigation to establish the facts and ensure accountability. Our journalist was performing his lawful duties, and we expect full cooperation from all parties to safeguard media practitioners,” the statement said.

The Ghana National Fire Service has assured the public of its full cooperation with ongoing investigations into the incident.

Click here to read the statement by CMG