The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) led by Mr Kofi Adu Domfeh has officially commended the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for its steadfast support of media professionals injured during a high-stakes anti-illegal mining (Galamsey) assignment.
Incident Background
The journalists were involved in a road accident on November 6, 2025, at Afari, near Nkawie.
At the time, they were embedded with the EPA to document an enforcement operation targeting illegal mining activities within the Ashanti Region.
Recovery Status:
In a statement released on Friday, January 16, 2026, the Ashanti Regional GJA Chairman, Kofi Adu Domfeh, provided an encouraging update on the victims.
He confirmed that nearly all the affected journalists have made a full recovery and returned to their professional duties.
Those who have resumed work include:
Ibrahim Abubakar (TV3/Akoma FM)
Doris Lonta (Channel One TV)
Nana Yaw Gyimah (Luv FM/JoyNews)
Joseph Obeng (Nhyira FM/Adom News)
Akwasi Adomako, a camera technician with JoyNews, is still on the mend following surgery on his right thigh. He is currently recuperating at home and is reported to be in steady condition.
EPA Leadership Solidarity:
To personally monitor the recovery process, a high-powered delegation from the EPA conducted courtesy visits to the injured journalists and their respective media organizations.
This delegation included:
Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse (CEO of the EPA)
Dr. Jackson Adiyia Nyantakyi (Ashanti Regional Director)
Mr. Sydney Danso (Eastern Regional Director)
The GJA noted that these engagements were vital for assessing the journalists’ well-being and reaffirming the EPA’s institutional commitment to their welfare.
“The Ashanti GJA deeply appreciates the EPA’s sustained commitment to the welfare and recovery of these journalists during such a challenging period,” the statement read.
Call for Safety:
While the Association encouraged journalists to remain steadfast in public-interest reporting and environmental advocacy, it issued a stern reminder regarding field safety.
The GJA urged practitioners to prioritize personal security, particularly when navigating volatile or high-risk environments.
Furthermore, the Association called on all state institutions and stakeholders to implement rigorous safety protocols whenever journalists are invited to cover assignments that pose potential physical risks.
Story By Michael Ofosu-Afriyie,
Kumasi.
