GJA charges Police to investigate assault of Joy reporter by Mahama's security

The Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, has urged the Police to investigate the reported assault of a Joy News reporter by a security officer of former President John Mahama and ensure the prosecution of the perpetrator.
The GJA in a statement signed by its President, Affail Monney described the incident which occurred Monday October 29, at the Pentecost University College, at Sowutuom in Accra as unfortunate because former President Mahama is a man of high respect and great honour.
The Journalist, Wilson Parker, has been embedded with the political campaign of the ex-president and was in the line of duty when the security officer allegedly assaulted him.
According to the GJA, a promise by the office of the former President to investigate the incident demonstrates a will to deal with the matter.The GJA says it however, hopes the investigation will not shield the perpetrator of the assault.
The statement further urged Journalists to be cautious when reporting from hostile environments. The GJA said it will engage with all stakeholders to minimize cases of assault against journalists.