Ghana: Journalist Assaulted, JoyNews Demands Justice

Assault on JoyNews Journalist Sparks Condemnation and Police Investigation Ghana's capital, Accra, witnessed a disturbing attack on Latif Iddrisu, a journalist for the prominent news channel JoyNews, allegedly perpetrated by supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The incident, which occurred on May 28th, 2025, has sparked widespread condemnation and prompted JoyNews to file a formal complaint with the police. The video released by JoyNews shows a news report detailing the assault and the channel's response. A JoyNews representative stated, "This must be condemned in no uncertain terms. There's no place for assaulting journalists in the line of work." The report emphasizes the seriousness of the attack and its implications for press freedom in Ghana. Iddrisu, who is currently recovering, received medical attention following the assault. The police have launched an investigation into the incident, and JoyNews has expressed confidence that those responsible will be brought to justice. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about press freedom and safety for journalists in Ghana.