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The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has received a GH ¢ 20 million insurance package for 500 accredited journalists who will cover SIC Insurance’s 2020 general election.
SIC Insurance General Manager of Operations, Mr. Faris Attrickie, who presented the offer to the Association, explained that the package is to support journalists who may be at risk of danger in the line of duty.
He added that there is a high risk in media work as the country approaches the December polls.
“There can be no democracy without the role of the journalist. Election is the centerpiece of democracy. Because they carry the truth, the risk involved is enormous in our parts of the world. We can only prepare if we cannot prevent completely.
“Whoever wants to destroy democracy will come through the media and we have taken the first step to do something for journalists,” he said.
GJA President Mr. Affail Monney thanked SIC for the package and stated that the Association will do everything possible to ensure that democracy is maintained in the country.
“The media have a responsibility to ensure that the country stays on the path of democratic governance. In collaboration with the US Embassy, training sessions have been organized to ensure that journalists are prepared for the crucial task ahead.
“This preparation goes hand in hand with the successful coverage of the December elections.”
Noting that the package arrived at an opportune moment, Mr. Affail Monney urged all Ghanaians to be apostles of democracy to ensure that the peace and stability of the country is maintained.
“The right thing at the right time to motivate journalists to keep up their efforts or work harder. I call on all the apostles of democracy to give their support to the media ”, he admonished.
