The Ashanti Regional Chair of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Kofi Adu Domfeh, has confirmed that five journalists injured in a road accident in the Ashanti Region are recovering well.
Speaking after visiting the injured journalists at the Afari Community Health Centre and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Mr. Domfeh expressed relief over their condition.
“We thank God, it could have been worse. The nature of the job, sometimes some of these things do happen, but I’m glad that they are all recovering very well,” he said.
On the condition of the journalist in critical condition, he added, “We’ve been to both hospitals, including the one in critical condition, Akwesi Adomako, who is currently at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. He’s hearty. We’re waiting on the medical officers to inform us of the next line of action, but we understand that he has a fracture on the right leg, actually on the thigh. But we met him; he’s hearty, just that he doesn’t know what is next, and that is where his concern is.”
He further explained, “But we are relying and hoping that we hear very favorable information from the medical directors as to how the processes will go, if there is going to be a surgery or otherwise. The other four that we visited at the Afari Hospital are also very good. We’re hoping that they’ll be discharged very soon, hopefully tomorrow.”
Mr. Domfeh reassured that all the journalists remain positive despite the accident. “But in all, I would say that whilst we are worried about the fact that this accident happened, all the journalists involved are in good spirits, and we’re hoping that there will not be any adverse information apart from what we’ve seen, and they will be discharged and get to their families as soon as possible,” he said.
Accident Background
The journalists’ condition comes after a serious road accident that left three Multimedia Group reporters injured while covering an official assignment on illegal mining activities with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in the Ashanti Region.
The journalists—camera technician Akwasi Adomako and reporters Nana Yaw Gyimah and Joseph Obeng — were returning from an anti-illegal mining operation on Thursday, November 6, 2025, when their vehicle reportedly collided with an oncoming truck near Afari in the Atwima Nwabiagya District.
Two other journalists, Doris Lonta of Channel One/Citi FM and Ibrahim Abubakar of TV3, also sustained injuries in the crash. Four of the victims were treated at the Afari Hospital, while one, who suffered a severe thigh injury, was transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.
Earlier in the day, the EPA team, accompanied by the journalists and supported by security personnel, had reportedly come under attack from a group of angry miners at Dadwene, a nearby community. The confrontation forced the team to retreat moments before the accident occurred during their return journey.
GJA Expresses Solidarity
Following the incident, the Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed solidarity with the injured journalists and their media organisations.
In a statement signed by Mr. Domfeh, the Association said it “stands in full solidarity” with all affected colleagues, describing the incident as a painful reminder of the risks journalists face while reporting in high-risk areas.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with them, their families, and their media organisations,” the statement read.
The association emphasised that journalists’ safety and protection must remain a national priority, particularly for those engaged in fieldwork that exposes them to potential harm.
“This unfortunate incident underscores the dangers journalists face in pursuit of public interest, especially on issues related to galamsey,” he added.
He further assured that the Association was engaging relevant authorities to ensure that all affected journalists receive the necessary medical and emotional support.
The GJA also appealed to all institutions that engage the media in field operations to strictly adhere to safety protocols.
“As journalists continue to play their watchdog role in highlighting environmental and social challenges, their safety must be given topmost priority,” the statement concluded.