Prof Nana Ama Browne Klutse (4th from left)
The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has commended the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for its continued care and support for journalists who were injured in an accident while covering an assignment on illegal mining activities.
The incident occurred on 6 November 2025 at Afari near Nkawie in the Ashanti Region, during a joint field operation with the EPA focused on combating illegal mining.
According to the Association, all but one of the affected journalists have fully recovered and returned to active work. Those who have resumed duty include Ibrahim Abubakar of TV3/Akoma FM, Doris Lonta of Channel One TV, Nana Yaw Gyimah of Luv FM/JoyNews, and Joseph Obeng of Nhyira FM/Adom News.
The remaining journalist, Akwasi Adomako, a camera technician with JoyNews, underwent a successful surgical procedure on his right thigh. He is reported to be recovering steadily and is currently recuperating at home.
On Friday, 16 January 2026, the Chief Executive Officer of the EPA, Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, accompanied by the Ashanti Regional Director, Dr Jackson Adiyia Nyantakyi, and the Eastern Regional Director, Mr Sydney Danso, paid courtesy visits to the affected journalists.
The visit was to assess their health conditions and engage with the management of their respective media organisations.
The Ashanti GJA expressed appreciation for what it described as the EPA’s sustained commitment to the welfare and recovery of the journalists throughout the period following the incident.
