In the last few weeks, three journalists have been arrested and subsequently prosecuted by the police for various alleged offenses.

Onua TV’s Morning Show host, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, was detained by National Security Operatives after he had been granted bail by the court following his arrest over extortion.

He was detained along with another staff, Eric Dadzie Copperfield, popularly called DJ GH Boy who is also facing charges of abetment to extort.

On February 8, 2022, a journalist with Power FM, Oheneba Boamah Bennie, was handed a 14 days jail term for threatening and insulting President Akufo-Addo.

Also, Accra FM’s Bobie Ansah, who accused First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo of theft, was picked up by persons purported to be National Security Operatives and has been charged with the publication of false news and offensive conduct.

Today on Newsfile, host, Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists found out whether the surge in the apprehension of journalists is due to excesses of free speech or a lack of regulation in the media.

Also, the show looked at claims by MP for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, that judges in the country operate under heavy political influence.

During the NDC "Yentua" demonstration against the E-levy, Mr Sosu cautioned judges to desist from being biased and political in the discharge of their duties.

In response, the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has referred to the MP’s remarks as ‘ignorant’ and ‘irresponsible’, with the possibility of courting disaffection for the judges and exposing them to danger.