The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has cautioned public servants to carry out their duties diligently and with integrity, warning that journalists will hold them accountable for any illicit activities.

GJA President Albert Dwumfour stressed that public office holders who engage in corruption risk exposure by the media.

"We want to serve this warning, or let me say a public notice to every public office holder, that if you don't want to be exposed, do your work well," he said at a press conference held in Accra on Wednesday, March 18.

Mr Dwumfour urged all public servants to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, warning that the media will continue to shine a light on malpractice to protect the public interest.

"Serve the nation diligently with truth and honesty. If you don't want to be criticised, stay away from public service," he added.

At the presser, he has also called for the depoliticisation of recruitment into the country’s security services, warning that political interference undermines national institutions.

"The GJA is also calling for the depoliticisation of recruitment into the various security establishments. This trend does not augur well for services that owe allegiance to the state, not to any political party or government. We therefore urge Ghanaians, particularly some Ministers of State, to desist from such unpatriotic acts," he said.

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