Rising defamation suits are crippling investigative journalism in Ghana - GJA
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) raised concerns about investigative journalism in Ghana, warning that rising defamation lawsuits are forcing journalists out of the field and into courtrooms. GJA General Secretary Dominic Hlordze made these remarks on JoyNews, stating that the volume of pending cases against media practitioners has reached a troubling level. He disclosed that over 15 defamation cases are currently pending against journalists and media houses, and he is personally handling 15 of those cases as a legal defender.
Hlordze noted that many more cases exist off the record. He described the financial burden of litigation as a significant deterrent, stating that many journalists lack the resources to sustain court appearances alongside their reporting duties. Hlordze framed the situation as a direct threat to democratic accountability, arguing that journalism's core function of holding power to account and keeping citizens informed is being undermined by legal pressure.
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