The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called for a 24-hour police protection for investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas in the wake of the latest exposé captured in his undercover documentary which was jointly produced by Tiger eye PI and the BBC.
According to the GJA in a statement signed by its President, Afffail Monney said: “Anas Aremeyaw Anas has received many death threats following his latest investigative piece on the game of football in Ghana, which is scheduled to be premiered in Accra on Wednesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 7, 2018â€.
Meanwhile, following a constant media discussion on the yet to be aired video named Number 12, NPP MP Kennedy Agyapong who appears to be against the Anas’ methodology of investigation have splashed social media outlets with numerous images purporting to be that of Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
The GJA said: “These images, which are not the real identity of Anas, tend to put the lives of other persons at risk and this must stop forthwith.
“The GJA finds these developments extremely disturbing and highly unfortunate. We, therefore, urge the Ghana Police Service, Bureau of National Investigations and other security agencies to, as a matter of urgency, and in the utmost national interest, provide a 24-hour protection for Anas and all his interests, including his family and properties.
“The security agencies should not allow aggrieved and disgruntled individuals to endanger the life of this patriotic citizen of Ghana, who, at a very young age, has rendered very invaluable services to the nationâ€.
Even ahead of the video premiere on June 6, 2018, President of Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, is under investigations for defrauding by false pretence after he allegedly used his proximity to the President, Nana Akufo-Addo, to peddle influence.
President Nana Akufo-Addo reported the GFA boss to the police on May 22, 2018 for allegedly using the President’s name and office fraudulently for personal gain.
However, the GJA has backed Anas and his uncover methods which include baiting suspicious but important public officials.