I feel threatened, my eyes are shaking’ – GHOne Journalist after Police assault

1. Does the image accurately represent the headline’s message?

Yes. The close-up capture shows GHOne TV journalist Agyekum Banahene and a visible police presence in the background. This aligns with the headline reporting his assault and fear during electoral coverage.

2. What emotions does the image evoke?

Tension and unease. The journalist’s direct gaze into the camera, with people, including uniformed officers, clustered behind, conveys his immediate distress and vulnerability.

3. Is the image manipulated or biased?

It appears unedited and spontaneous, likely from live footage. However, it subtly frames the journalist as the victim, with law enforcement looming in the background, accentuating the power imbalance.

4. How does composition affect storytelling? (Framing, lighting, focus)

Framing: A medium close-up places Banahene at the forefront, making his expression central.

Background: Police in uniform are visible but out-of-focus—suggesting threat without explicit aggression.

Lighting: Natural daylight ensures clarity and authenticity.

5. Does the image add depth to the story or simply reinforce the headline?

It adds depth. Beyond reinforcing the assault claim, it visually represents the journalist’s psychological state alert, uneasy, and scrutinized, deepening the viewer’s understanding of his experience.

6. Would a different image change the reader’s perception of the news?

Absolutely. A photo of the moment the slap occurred would have increased the shock value. A defused scene like the journalist filing the complaint would shift it toward a calmer, procedural tone.

This image strikes a balance. It is emotive without being sensational.

7. How does the image compare to others covering the same story?

Most outlets used broadcast stills or portraits. This visual stands out by including the environment and law enforcement, giving viewers a sense of spatial dynamics and threat that stills typically lack.

8. Is the image culturally or politically significant?

Yes. It captures a real time moment during a politically charged event (Ablekuma North rerun), highlighting issues of press freedom, electoral transparency, and the challenge journalists face covering sensitive events in Ghana.

Violence begets violence’ – Hanna Bissiw justifies attack on Hawa Koomson.

SOURCE: CITINEWSROOM.COM

1. Does the image accurately represent the headline’s message?

Yes. The photograph shows Dr. Hanna Louisa Bissiw speaking publicly to the press. Her expression and posture convey conviction, aligning with the article’s focus on her justification of violence.

2. What emotions does the image evoke? (Urgency, sympathy, controversy?)

Tension and resolve. Bissiw appears serious and firm, projecting determination. The crowd behind her, some with stern looks, others blurred, adds a sense of gravity and potential unrest, reflecting the charged atmosphere of the event.

3. Is the image manipulated or biased?

It appears candid and unmanipulated. However, it frames Bissiw as authoritative by placing her in the foreground and flanked by onlookers. Visually, the shot supports her role as justification provider, subtly positioning her as the center of attention and debate.

4. How does composition affect storytelling? (Framing, lighting, focus)

Framing: Bissiw is centered, emphasizing her centrality to the narrative.

Focus and background: She is sharp, while figures behind her are slightly blurred, adding depth and context without distraction.

Lighting: Natural daylight gives clarity and realism, lending credibility to the moment captured.

5. Does the image add depth to the story or simply reinforce the headline?

It does both. The image reinforces the headline by showcasing Bissiw delivering her message, while adding depth through visual cues. The crowd, the outdoor setting, and the serious mood, all hint at the charged political context of her remarks.

6. Would a different image change the reader’s perception?

Yes. A shot of Hawa Koomson after the assault, or a scene from the polling station melee, would shift focus toward the victim and consequences, increasing emotional impact. Conversely, an indoor press conference or legal setting could suggest formality and accountability over emotional rhetoric.

7. How does the image compare to others covering the same story?

This image resembles media coverage styles found in other outlets like MyJoyOnline, which also depict Bissiw mid-speech in public. It’s more engaging than formal portraiture, offering context through her environment and audience.

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8. Is the image culturally or politically significant?

Yes. It captures not only a political figure in action but the Ghanaian democratic process’s emotional stakes during election reruns. The outdoor crowd and attire reflect local political engagement and community involvement. Moreover, Bissiw’s presence as a female political leader amplifies the gendered dynamics of Ghanaian politics.

NDC’s Ewurabena Aubynn wins Ablekuma North after rerun.

SOURCE: CITINEWSROOM.COM

Ewurabena Aubynn of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has achieved a landmark victory in the Ablekuma North Constituency parliamentary rerun election, held on Friday, July 11, 2025. This win is particularly significant as it marks only the second time since 1992 that the governing party has lost this seat, traditionally considered a stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The rerun was necessitated by months of legal and electoral disputes following the December 7, 2024, general election. Allegations of irregularities and unauthenticated pink sheets prevented the Electoral Commission (EC) from making a final declaration. A High Court ruling in January 2025 directed the EC to complete collation, but fresh disputes and missing signatures ultimately led to the decision for a rerun.

The political climate leading up to the rerun was tense. Despite an initial boycott announcement from the NPP leadership, their candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie, ultimately re-entered the race. Election day itself was marred by violence and chaos, including an assault on Nana Akua Afriyie and former Fisheries Minister Hawa Koomson, as well as an incident where a police officer reportedly assaulted a journalist.

Despite these disturbances, voting proceeded, culminating in Ewurabena Aubynn's victory with 34,090 votes, narrowly defeating Akua Afriyie, who secured 33,881 votes. This outcome represents a significant setback for the NPP and signals a potential shift in the political landscape of the Greater Accra Region.

Observers largely attribute the NPP's loss to internal divisions, mixed signals regarding their participation in the rerun, and the violent incidents that unfolded on election day. Aubynn's triumph is expected to significantly boost the NDC's morale in Parliament and reshape the political dynamics within the constituency as the nation looks towards the 2028 general election, finally resolving nearly eight months of political uncertainty in Ablekuma North.

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