Regional News of Saturday, 30 May 2020Source: GNAGJA holds forum on peaceful elections for editors in TamaleKwabena Otuo AcheampongSuperintendent of Police, Mr Kwabena Otuo Acheampong, has called on journalists to respect security protocols and engage security personnel to manage sensitive security issues during elections. The Regional Crime Officer made the call at a day’s forum for selected editors in the Northern region, organised by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), with funding support from Star Ghana Foundation. The forum was to share ideas on Conflict Sensitive Reporting and hot spots ahead of the 2020 election under the GJA Election 2020 Project dubbed: “No to Political Vigilantism and Electoral Violence in Ghana”. The Vice President noted that at the end of the project, the knowledge of journalists, political commentators, and CSOs on conflict sensitive reporting and peace-building towards the 2020 elections would have been increased. You depend on us to provide information on your safety and security to avoid harm or danger.

Source: GhanaWeb May 29, 2020 16:30 UTC