The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has intensified calls for accountability following the assault on Class FM journalist, Samuel Addo, during a fire outbreak at the Kasoa Market on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

At a press briefing on Tuesday, the GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, called for the immediate dismissal of the GNFS Public Relations Officer (PRO), DO II Desmond Ackah, citing his handling of the incident as evidence of being unfit to manage communication for the Fire Service.

“We call for the immediate dismissal or removal of the PRO of the GNFS from the position because our interactions with him on the case show that he is unfit to be in charge of communication for the Fire Service," he demanded.

The Association also demanded an unqualified public apology from the GNFS to Mr Addo, the Class Media Group, and the wider media fraternity for the humiliation, trauma, and professional obstruction caused by the assault.

Mr. Dwumfour commended government, through the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, for publicly condemning the attack. In a post on X, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu denounced the actions of the fire personnel and promised that firm action would be taken against those responsible.

Again, the GJA also applauded the management and CEO of Class Media Group, Seidu Agongo, for issuing a strong statement condemning the attack.

Mr. Dwumfour confirmed that the Association would collaborate with Class Media Group and the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications to ensure justice for Mr. Addo.

“Any attempt to shield the perpetrators or trivialise this incident will be fiercely resisted,” Mr. Dwumfour warned, stressing that protecting journalists and upholding press freedom is non-negotiable.