Journalist Collapses at SaveTheJudiciary Demonstration, Video Evokes Sadness: "The Job Hard"

• An unfortunate incident happened at the SaveTheJudiciary protest held on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Accra
• A journalist who was on the ground covering the event suddenly collapsed, startling many of the protesters
• Netizens who saw the video of the incident were heartbroken and blamed the incident on economic hardship

A journalist was carried away at the SaveTheJudiciary protest when he suddenly fell unconscious while covering the event on the ground.

The unidentified reporter was seen being carried away by police officers and fellow media personnel, after reportedly collapsing on May 5.

Hundreds of New Patriotic Party supporters gathered and marched in solidarity to register their displeasure over the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

The reporter in question was covering the event for his media house when he collapsed, prompting other journalists to rush to his aid and whisk him away.

The Twitter video of the unfortunate incident is below:

NPP presents petition at Supreme Court

The SaveTheJudiciary demonstration was an important protest held by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and other opposition groups in the capital city.

The demonstrators voiced strong opposition to President John Dramani Mahama's suspension of the Chief Justice, viewing it as an overreach of executive power and a threat to judicial independence.

The protest commenced at the Supreme Court, where leaders submitted a petition to the judiciary.

Clad in red attire, the demonstrators marched through Accra's main streets, proceeding to Parliament to present a second petition, and finally to the Jubilee House to deliver their final petition.

Afenyo-Markin gets physical with police officer

During the event, Minority Leader Alex Afenyo-Markin lost his temper and got physical with a police officer at the protest.

The politician has since been invited by the police to assist with investigations into claims of assault at the demonstration.

The video of the incident is below:

SaveTheJudiciary: Netizens debate why journalist collapsed

Netizens who saw the video of the journalist were divided and expressed mixed reactions in the comments section.

While some sympathised with him, others stated why he may have collapsed at the event due to economic conditions.

@DjoletoT wrote:

"Imagine working for useless station and collapsing on top of it. Very sad to witness it."

@Bighest15gilbee wrote:

"I thought you were calling on all Ghanaians to come and support or? Main side chick."

@_Filta_ wrote:

"Bcos of politics you don’t even care for someone’s life, your death will be miserable one day. , life’s a journey , when you’re broken down one day, you’ll know life’s beyond this nasty things you guys do here called politics."

@LoverofYeso wrote:

"You are not serious. He doesn’t need an invitation to cover a demonstration happening in the country."

@collwus wrote:

"I'm Chairman of reading comments."

@AbdallahAw23303 wrote:

"That’s not a tv3 journalist bro. Jandam agu. NPP in opposition till judgement day. Maybe God will consider u and give u power on judgement day😂😂mmoa."

Koka challenges police officers at SaveTheJudiciary

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that entertainment pundit Koka slammed police officials during the SaveTheJudiciary demonstration.

The controversial entertainment and political commentator nearly lost his cool at the event following a confrontation with police officials.

Netizens who saw the video of Koka shouting at the police were divided and expressed mixed reactions in the comments section.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh