The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is calling for 24-hour protection for investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
According to a statement signed by GJA president, Affail Monney, the Association has picked up information about some life-threatening messages received by Anas.
The statement said some unidentified persons have also been tracking Anas’ office “and other locations ostensibly to harm him.
GJA also condemned persons who posted pictures of other people they claimed were Anas with his face uncovered.
The association said such an action could put the lives of persons in the pictures in danger and must be stopped immediately.
“Several pictorial images have been posted online, television and on social media. These images, which are not the real identity of Anas, tend to put the lives of other persons at risk and this must stop forthwith. The GJA finds these developments extremely disturbing and highly unfortunate.”
“We, therefore, urge the Ghana Police Service, Bureau of National Investigations and other security agencies to, as a matter of urgency, and in utmost national interest, provide a 24-hour protection for Anas and all his interests, including his family and properties. The security agencies should not allow aggrieved and disgruntled individuals to endanger the life of this patriotic citizen of Ghana, who, at a very young age, has rendered very invaluable services to the nation,” the statement added.
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