GAF apologises to 'manhandled' journalists

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GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

The two journalists, Vincent Dzatse, a Ghanaian Times photographer attached to the presidency, and Nii Martey Botwe, a photographer with the Daily Graphic were assaulted by military police personnel in the full glare of peopl ...
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The two journalists, Vincent Dzatse, a Ghanaian Times photographer attached to the presidency, and Nii Martey Botwe, a photographer with the Daily Graphic were assaulted by military police personnel in the full glare of people during the Independence parade in Accra.

THE GAF SHOULD GET THE ARMY MEN RESPONSIBLE TO GO AND DELIVER PERSONAL APOLOGIES TO THE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHOM THEY ASSAULTED. THE ARMY MEN MUST ALSO BE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Those idiots army men need to be fired to serve as a warning to others. The time of Bugabuga is past and gone

Those idiots army men need to be fired to serve as a warning to others. The time of Bugabuga is past and gone
WORTHLESS DEPENDANTS 11 years ago

Gone are the days when soldiers intimidated people for free, stupid, dirty dogs called soldiers who have sold their parents sweat for food, dirty places to stay in the barracks and faded green cloths. fuck them all!

Gone are the days when soldiers intimidated people for free, stupid, dirty dogs called soldiers who have sold their parents sweat for food, dirty places to stay in the barracks and faded green cloths. fuck them all!
WORTHLESS DEPENDANTS 11 years ago

he is very ashamed. Because of this worthless mahama you beat somebody? What is mahama good for? Fucking illiterates who are being used as remote controls for any stupid things.

he is very ashamed. Because of this worthless mahama you beat somebody? What is mahama good for? Fucking illiterates who are being used as remote controls for any stupid things.
WORTHLESS DEPENDANTS 11 years ago

After all they have sold themselves to the government. Use them for profitable cause to the nation. What are they being paid for? Nothing. A big liability to the nation that depends on farmers.

After all they have sold themselves to the government. Use them for profitable cause to the nation. What are they being paid for? Nothing. A big liability to the nation that depends on farmers.
WORTHLESS DEPENDANTS 11 years ago

They have sold themselves to the gov. till death. If this is your son -or daughter, the only thing he can do for you is to fight like a dog in the street, which is a thing of the past. He will never be able to help in anyway. ...
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They have sold themselves to the gov. till death. If this is your son -or daughter, the only thing he can do for you is to fight like a dog in the street, which is a thing of the past. He will never be able to help in anyway. They are already dependents.
olonka 11 years ago

only armed robbers will talk like this becos they cant operate freely. You can buy the police but not soldiers. You monkeys are complaining of a slap, are you not being killed here and there by chinese. Becos you are so ugly ...
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only armed robbers will talk like this becos they cant operate freely. You can buy the police but not soldiers. You monkeys are complaining of a slap, are you not being killed here and there by chinese. Becos you are so ugly and look like monkeys white skin foreigners dont regard you. Foool!!!! May thunder strike you if you ever request the assistance of the military in the rest of your life. You will one day sleep by force.
KOFI 11 years ago

Ghana Media Commission should rather apologise to the military for its men violating simple instructions that protects president. It should again apologise to TB Joshua for gross violations of rules during his church program ...
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Ghana Media Commission should rather apologise to the military for its men violating simple instructions that protects president. It should again apologise to TB Joshua for gross violations of rules during his church program at the spintex. Military high command should see to stand firm by not bowing to politics and media. Military is like a swarm of bees, if you invite or activate them they will stink.
Obuoba 11 years ago

Good to hear our CDS. Greatly appreciated.

Good to hear our CDS. Greatly appreciated.
BLUE SHEET 11 years ago

Our government is in power. We can do whatever we like. Lawyer Errors, an ex-convict, is there to defend us. If you don't agree, meet us in court.

Our government is in power. We can do whatever we like. Lawyer Errors, an ex-convict, is there to defend us. If you don't agree, meet us in court.
owusu 11 years ago

I LIKE THAT

I LIKE THAT
PADDY 11 years ago

THE ARMY UNIFORM IS SOWN BY TAILORS, LIKE OUR DRESS IN THE STREET.THE LAW IS LAW,JUSTICE MUST TAKE ITS STAND.PUNISHMENT.

THE ARMY UNIFORM IS SOWN BY TAILORS, LIKE OUR DRESS IN THE STREET.THE LAW IS LAW,JUSTICE MUST TAKE ITS STAND.PUNISHMENT.
owusu 11 years ago

WELL SAID

WELL SAID
KOFI BAABONE 11 years ago

is Vice Admiral and not Rear Admiral Mathew Quashie, reporters should get their facts right, to give the public the right information

is Vice Admiral and not Rear Admiral Mathew Quashie, reporters should get their facts right, to give the public the right information
Pelicles 11 years ago

Ghanaian soldiers are not humans. Yes, they are not because of how they behave. They behave and act as if they are from the planet Mars. If you meet a soldier, just see their body language; it has a strong and damning messa ...
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Ghanaian soldiers are not humans. Yes, they are not because of how they behave. They behave and act as if they are from the planet Mars. If you meet a soldier, just see their body language; it has a strong and damning message ie "we are above reproach and dare anyone".

Those who manhandled the journalist, should be dismissed just to send a clear signal to others that being a soldier is not a green light to be stupid and above the law.

In any advance nation, these rats, will be grilled and in plain language, will be told that they are humans and should respect the law but not in Ghana.
george 11 years ago

coward! continue to hide behind anonymity and talk shit. You and your family always worship them, even your wifes and girlfriends get attracted to these noble soldiers. Selfish idiots.

coward! continue to hide behind anonymity and talk shit. You and your family always worship them, even your wifes and girlfriends get attracted to these noble soldiers. Selfish idiots.
frederic kofi kofi tawiah 11 years ago

it hard time for our security to accept the wrongfuly activities. Is because of the uniform? We live you, let not your uniform to decieves you

it hard time for our security to accept the wrongfuly activities. Is because of the uniform? We live you, let not your uniform to decieves you
Koo Nimo 11 years ago

The apology of the Chief of Defence Staff is not enough. The soliders involved should be taken before a court of law. The days when soliders could beat or abuse civilians without fear should be something of the past. The sol ...
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The apology of the Chief of Defence Staff is not enough. The soliders involved should be taken before a court of law. The days when soliders could beat or abuse civilians without fear should be something of the past. The soliders should be made a good example
ghanaba 11 years ago

beat them today and apologise tomorrow. security first.

beat them today and apologise tomorrow. security first.
Kwami James Jnr. Accra 11 years ago

I have followed the whole story of soldiers manhandling journalists from the begining and not to sure if the GJA reflects the interest of journalists and in fact defenders of the rights of people and especially the downtrodde ...
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I have followed the whole story of soldiers manhandling journalists from the begining and not to sure if the GJA reflects the interest of journalists and in fact defenders of the rights of people and especially the downtrodden.
I have followed the body languages of and nuances as the military spoke on the issue and think the military is not sorry for what happened.
And acceptance of the so-called apology was disappointing. Yes we herd you, we would go back to our constituents and come to you. I think GJA executives went there to accept that apology and not listen to what they had to say, finnish. I pity those manhandled. Compensation!!!!!. What kind of compesation. Generally I think the journalist in Ghana is a disappointment. They in no way represent the interest of the people. Perhaps a few in the private sector and a handful in the public sector. Many are simply a gruop of favour seeking people hiding under the otherwise respectable cover of the media. If you like put them to the test of accoutability, probity, honesty, dignity and more and you would vomit. There are a few good and purposefull ones keep it up. To the rest, shame. I have a few journalist friends so I know.
Kwami James Jnr. Accra 11 years ago

Sorry I have to explain. Yes sorry we heard you. We would go back to our constituents and come back to you. That is what the GJA should have done

Sorry I have to explain. Yes sorry we heard you. We would go back to our constituents and come back to you. That is what the GJA should have done
Pumpuni 11 years ago

"Rear Admiral Mathew Quashie has apologized for the embarrassment..."
You are a wise man. God bless you.

"Rear Admiral Mathew Quashie has apologized for the embarrassment..."
You are a wise man. God bless you.
ABOKYI 11 years ago

Admiral Quarshie, where were you when the GAF stupidly told Ghanaians during their first so-called investigation that there was no case against the zombie who assaulted the journalists?

You must understand that GAF is not ...
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Admiral Quarshie, where were you when the GAF stupidly told Ghanaians during their first so-called investigation that there was no case against the zombie who assaulted the journalists?

You must understand that GAF is not above the law.
Zohefong Dobia 11 years ago

Discipline them! The Ghana Armed Forces must act and b seen to act. Those or perpetrated this crime must be dishonorably discharged. They have no place in the security forces of Ghana. Replacing the cameras and compensating t ...
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Discipline them! The Ghana Armed Forces must act and b seen to act. Those or perpetrated this crime must be dishonorably discharged. They have no place in the security forces of Ghana. Replacing the cameras and compensating the victims is not enough!
BRUTUS de ROMA 11 years ago

Journalists have showered insults and all manner of words of condemnation on soldiers who they claim have assaulted them in the performance of their duties. Most often journalists in their curiosity do not want to be restrict ...
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Journalists have showered insults and all manner of words of condemnation on soldiers who they claim have assaulted them in the performance of their duties. Most often journalists in their curiosity do not want to be restricted and that probably resulted in the unfortunate incidence. I do not support any assault but the level to which this thing has been hyped has gone beyond the bar. Everybody has forgotten the sacrificial job of the soldiers who keep wake and have sleepless nights doing their patrols to make sure the same people get their sleep free of armed robbers and other thugs. Some even request for this very military to keep order during their private functions. I do not support assault on anyone by the soldiers but we also need to keep it in mind that to ere is human and as our elders say it is the one who goes with the pot to fetch water from the river side that breaks it in the course of service and duty. Some leniency is needed here. Now we have a case where bodyguards of TB Joshua have molested and gone beyond that to detain or put in detention journalists for so many hours. The journalists who were throwing insults and all that on soldiers who faulted in the performance of their official duties are not very silent over this case of private bodyguards who did not only assault but put them in detention for hours. I urge all those insulting the soldiers here on this page to get into action. This is the real action time. You are tearing down your own who has been protecting you all this while for a minor fault and now quiet when you have received the worse from someone who is here on his private business. Double standard journalists and insult bomb throwers. Again i say i do not support any assault by anybody. I condemn all sorts of assault.
heroes night 11 years ago

My brother, just dont worry becos they are rather creating enemity between soldiers and the socalled journalists who cant even speak better english or edit their own articles. soldiers will soon halt media activities in a sec ...
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My brother, just dont worry becos they are rather creating enemity between soldiers and the socalled journalists who cant even speak better english or edit their own articles. soldiers will soon halt media activities in a second. Military high command should realise that these media monkeys inflame passion and will create a serious and unbearable security problem one day. Their activities are likely to trigger civil war in this noble country and it is time to halt them.
Kwaku 11 years ago

Mr. CDS, your apology should be accepted by all and sundry in good faith. However, it is important that our brothers in uniform are constantly reminded that arm-less civilians are not their enemies. After all the soldiers wer ...
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Mr. CDS, your apology should be accepted by all and sundry in good faith. However, it is important that our brothers in uniform are constantly reminded that arm-less civilians are not their enemies. After all the soldiers were there to protect the President and other people so were the journalist.Were they all not working for the good of the nation? so why the brutality on others?
GHANABA 11 years ago

CDS did the right thing by why did it take him so long and the soldiers involved should pay compensation to the journalists and damaged equipments. Soldiers should never be used for civilian duties because that is not what th ...
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CDS did the right thing by why did it take him so long and the soldiers involved should pay compensation to the journalists and damaged equipments. Soldiers should never be used for civilian duties because that is not what they are trained for and some are power drunk with colonial mentality.
Zombie 11 years ago

Our soldiers need re-orientation, modern technics. They shd do away with colonial brutality n mentality - do before complain

Our soldiers need re-orientation, modern technics. They shd do away with colonial brutality n mentality - do before complain

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