Journalist Assaulted Live on TV During Wontumi Arrest

A journalist from Joy News, Latiff Idrisu, was assaulted by supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) outside the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra, Ghana, on May 27, 2025. The assault occurred following the arrest of NPP Chairman Wontumi. Idrisu was reporting live on television when the attack happened. "They were attacking me, forcing me to delete the footage I had taken," Idrisu said during the live broadcast. The video of the assault is circulating widely on social media. Police have yet to comment on the incident. The incident highlights growing tensions and concerns about press freedom in the country. It is a stark reminder of the risks faced by journalists covering politically sensitive events.