EPA Accident: Four Journalists Discharged, One Undergoes Surgery- GJA

Four of the journalists who were involved in an accident while covering an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) operation on illegal mining have been discharged, the Chairman of the Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced.

They include Ibrahim Abubakar (TV3/Akoma FM), Doris Lonta (Channel 1 TV), Nana Yaw Gyimah (Luv FM/JoyNews), and Joseph Obeng (Nhyira FM/Adom News).

In a statement, the Regional Chairman, Kofi Adu Domfeh, said they were recovering steadily.

Meanwhile, he said one remains on admission at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) after a successful surgery.

“Our colleague, Akwasi Adomako, a Camera Technician with JoyNews, underwent a successful surgery on his right thigh on Saturday, 9th November and is currently in recovery at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.  We continue to wish him a speedy and full recovery.”

He used the occasion to encourage journalists to prioritise their own safety and security in the line of duty, adding that they must assess and clarify the level of risk before undertaking such assignments.

“Covering illegal mining (galamsey) operations poses significant risks. Our field monitoring confirms that many of these sites in the Ashanti Region are volatile, with illegal miners often armed and prone to violence against anyone perceived as a threat to their activities.

The media personnel were involved in an accident on Thursday, November 6, 2025, following an attack by illegal miners.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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