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The Dean of Parliamentary Press Corps 26th October, 2007

Parliament House
Accra


NEED TO PROMOTE EQUITY AMONG THE
PARLIAMENTARY PRESS CORPS

The Progressive Journalist Union Ghana (Pro-JUG) is an association of like minded and progressive journalists who have come together to fight a common purpose, which is to promote the welfare of the Ghanaian journalist and to restore public confidence in journalism in Ghana. Our membership cuts across the entire country. The union has noted with great concern the inequity that is practiced by the leadership of the Parliamentary Press Corps and wants to draw your attention to it for possible correction. It has to do with the selection procedure which allows only few people to be selected to benefit from programmes such as training workshops etc that are meant to equip members of the press corps with adequate knowledge and skills in the practice of the noble profession. We think that the selection process is professionally unacceptable due to its bias nature which allows for only few people especially those close to the leadership to benefit, yet all are expected to report accurately.
Pro-JUG views this action as an impediment to the free flow of freedom of expression that the national constitution entitles all to enjoy and we call on you to take actions to correct this in the best interest of the inky fraternity. Therefore we urge you to find a lasting solution to the problem.




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Kofi Ahovi (Interim Gen. Sec) 0243-663650



Cc: Clerk of Parliament
Parliament House
Accra

Public Affairs Director
Parliament House
Accra

PRESS RELAESE

PRESS RELEASE

THE SECURITY OF OUR MPs
The Progressive Journalist Union of Ghana (Pro-JUG) wishes to statethat it is high time the security authorities of this country took thenecessary measures to protect the lives of our Honourable Members ofParliament. This is in reaction to the recent attacks on MPs and otherprominent individuals in the country. Pro-JUG views these happenings as unfortunate and condemns it in itsentirety. We wish to state that while efforts are being made by thesecurity agencies to track down these criminals, the other MPs shouldtake their personal security very seriously.
In less than three weeks, two MPs have been allegedly attacked byunidentified gunmen purposely to kill them. MP for Lawra-Nandom, Dr.Benjamin Kumbuor and MP for Krowor, Abraham Odai Laryeah on separate occasions came close to death but for the timely intervention of God, they would have been dead by now. Dr. Kumbuor escaped unharmed and so was Hon. Laryeah who escaped from his attackers by the skin of the teeth.

In separate development, the host of Good Evening Ghana on Metro TV,
Mr. Charles Sam was also attacked and his green landcruiser and three
mobile phones stolen.
The public have been assured that a hunt for the attackers is underway.
We urge the Ministers of National Security, Interior and the Inspector General of Police to intensify the search for the criminals while at the same time ensuring the safety of our MPs because their functions
are so vital putting their lives at risk. The Progressive Journalist Union Ghana is an association of like minded
and progressive journalists who have come together to fight a common
purpose, which is to promote the welfare of the Ghanaian journalist and to
restore public confidence in journalism in Ghana. Our membership cuts across the entire country. ………………….. ………………. Kofi Ahovi Jeorge Wilson Kingson (Interim Gen.Sec) (Spokesperson) 0243-663650 0244-822034

AIMS & OBJECTIVES.

(1) Seek the welfare of all practicing journalists.

(2) Uphold high journalistic Standards and Professionalism in the country.

(3)To restore public confidence in journalists.

(4) Create and maintain good working relationship and mutual understanding among journalists.

(5) To consistently address issue of national interest.

(6) Champion the course of democracy, good governance and human rights.

ACTING EXECUTIVES

Ag. PRESIDENT-



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