By Patience Tawiah
Ho, March 6, GNA- The Centre for Democratic Development Ghana (CDD-Ghana) has trained 20 journalists in investigative journalism as part of efforts to strengthen accountability and promote transparency in governance.
The workshop, held in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, brought together reporters from various media houses across the country and focused on equipping participants with practical skills in-depth reporting, data analysis, fact-checking, and ethical standards in investigative journalism.
The facilitators, included; Mr. Michael Boadi, Fundraising Manager Transparency International, Ghana(TI), Mr Harrison Kudjoe, Programme officer of Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), Mr. William Nyarko, Executive Director of Africa Centre for International Law and Accountability (ACILA), Ms Roselena Ahiable, Project manager DUBAWA, West Africa, Mr Zakaria Tanko Musah, Private Legal Practitioner and Lecturer, among others took participants through techniques for uncovering corruption, tracking public expenditure, and using digital tools to verify information.
The training also highlighted the importance of safety, source protection, and responsible storytelling in sensitive investigations.
Mr Frederick Adu-Gyamfi, Director of Programmes, CDD- Ghana speaking at the workshop, emphasized the critical role the media plays in promoting good governance and holding public officials accountable.
He encouraged journalists to pursue impactful stories that addressed issues affecting communities, including corruption, social injustice, and abuse of power.
“CDD-Ghana has consistently supported media development initiatives as part of its broader mission to promote democracy, good governance, and inclusive development in Ghana,” he added.
Mr Adu- Gyamfi reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to partnering media practitioners to strengthen investigative journalism and deepen democratic accountability in the country.
Some of the participants described the training as timely and insightful, noting that it would enhance their capacity to produce well-researched and credible investigative reports.
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/George-Ramsey Benamba