A disturbing revelation has emerged from Accra-based Angel FM journalist, Ohemaa Sakyiwaa, who has disclosed that she worked without receiving a salary for months. Speaking in an interview, she highlighted the difficult conditions some media professionals endure in the industry, shedding light on the plagues of job insecurity and unfair compensation.
According to #thebbcghana, Ohemaa Sakyiwaa’s revelation comes on the back of the recent resignation of Afi Hemaa, a newscaster with Angel FM, who left the station after enduring 14 months of unpaid salaries. The situation has sparked renewed conversations about welfare and fair compensation for media practitioners in Ghana.
The plight of media professionals has raised concerns about the working conditions within the industry. Many are calling for improved working conditions, fair compensation, and job security for media practitioners. Ohemaa Sakyiwaa’s revelation has sparked a much-needed discussion about the challenges faced by media professionals.
The situation at Angel FM is not an isolated incident, with many media houses struggling to pay their staff. The Ghana Journalists Association has been urged to take up the issue and advocate for better working conditions for media practitioners.
The media industry plays a crucial role in Ghana’s democracy, and it is essential that media practitioners are treated fairly and compensated adequately for their work.
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Source: Stella Sunu
