Government says it will boost salaries and improve working conditions for journalists as part of a wider plan to build a more resilient and innovative media sector.
The announcement was made by Minister of State for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, speaking on behalf of President John Mahama during the Ghana Journalists Association’s 2025 World Press Freedom Day and Honours Night in Accra on May 2.
“Ensuring fair labor practices and better working environments is crucial for a robust media landscape,” Kwakye Ofosu told the gathering, held under the theme “Celebrating the Champions of Press Freedom and Ghana’s Media Growth: Building a Resilient Media in the AI Era.”
He said the government plans to implement reforms aimed at promoting sustainability, safety, and innovation across the media industry, especially as artificial intelligence reshapes how news is gathered and distributed.
Kwakye Ofosu also addressed the issue of journalist safety, acknowledging Ghana’s past slide in global press freedom rankings due to instances of violence and intimidation. He assured media professionals that “the government’s unwavering dedication [is] to protecting them and upholding their constitutional rights.”
Referencing the 2019 killing of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, he said: “The government remains resolute in its commitment to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent future impunity against journalists.”
The minister also pointed to the passage of the Right to Information Act and ongoing institutional reforms as key wins, saying they’ve helped expand access to credible information and deepen democratic participation.
Government efforts, he added, will continue to focus on fair regulation, support for ethical journalism, and professional development as Ghana’s media navigates the challenges and opportunities of the AI era.
