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GJA Mourns Eight Officials Killed in Helicopter Crash, Urges Responsible Media Coverage
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GJA Mourns Eight Officials Killed in Helicopter Crash, Urges Responsible Media Coverage

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic death of five senior government officials and three members of the Ghana Air Force in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi District of the Ashanti Region. In a statement signed by GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, the Association said it stood in “solemn solidarity with the nation in this moment of great national loss”, offering heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, the President, the Government of Ghana, and the Ghana Armed Forces. According to the GJA, the victims were on a mission to tackle illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) — a critical national challenge — when the aircraft went down. The statement described the fallen officials as “gallant se...
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GJA calls for close Police-Media relations to strengthen security
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GJA calls for close Police-Media relations to strengthen security

Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has called for closer collaboration between the Ghana Police Service and the media to help strengthen security in communities. He acknowledged that in recent times, the police had been updating the media frequently on intelligence gathered relating to crime and other negative vices. “I commend the police for their recent engagements with the media, but let us try to deepen the relationship. It is very key in achieving your (Police) core mandates, you need the support of the media”, he stated. Mr Dwumfour made these remarks when he paid a working visit to the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe at his office in Kumasi, on Tuesday. The GJA President said the media served ...
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President Mahama, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to witness swearing-in of GJA executives
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President Mahama, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to witness swearing-in of GJA executives

President John Dramani Mahama and the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected National Executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) on Friday, July 11. The ceremony will take place at 0900 hours at the Accra International Conference Centre. A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) said Justice Baffoe-Bonnie would administer the oaths of office to the incoming national leadership, following the Association’s national and regional elections held on Monday, June 30, 2025. About 800 members of the Association in good standing participated in the polls, re-electing Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour as President for a second term. Other officials elected include Mrs. Bertha Badu-Agyei as Nation...
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GJA president hails 2025 elections as “smoothest process ever” 
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GJA president hails 2025 elections as “smoothest process ever” 

Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has described the ongoing GJA elections as the “smoothest process ever,” expressing deep satisfaction with its conduct.  Speaking at the International Press Centre polling station, where 78 out of 303 expected voters had cast their ballots by late morning, he praised the peaceful nature of the election.  “This has been the smoothest or the most smoothest process ever,” he stated, drawing a contrast between the 2025 polls and past elections.  Mr. Dwumfour, who served as GJA president from 2023 to 2025, is seeking re-election and faces a challenge from Mr. Charls Yao Mawusi, a media trainer.  Reflecting on his past involvement in GJA elections in 2017 and 2022, he noted significant i...
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GJA Elections Committee cautions against disruptive acts ahead of June 30 Polls  
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GJA Elections Committee cautions against disruptive acts ahead of June 30 Polls  

The Elections Committee of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has admonished individuals seeking to discredit the Association’s upcoming elections to desist from their unpatriotic actions.   In a statement issued Tuesday, in Accra, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, the Committee said allegations of a bloated register and opposition to proxy voting were being circulated without any evidence.   It warned that such conduct risked undermining public confidence in the electoral process.   “These claims have no basis in fact,” emphasised Mr Peter Martey Agbeko, Chairman of the Elections Committee.   He explained: “Proxy voting is a legitimate and widely accepted component of modern democratic electoral systems.    “What matters ...
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Volta Regional Minister donates laptops to GJA and state media outlets  
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Volta Regional Minister donates laptops to GJA and state media outlets  

Mr. James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has donated brand-new laptops to support the secretarial activities of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the region, as well as four other state-owned media institutions.   Beneficiaries of the donation include the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the Graphic Communications Group, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), and the Information Services Department.    The gesture forms part of the Minister’s broader efforts to strengthen public communication and support the work of the media in the region.   Presenting the laptops, Mr. Gunu highlighted the vital role of the media in disseminating government policies and developmental initiatives.    He emphasised the need for the media to effecti...
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GJA 2025 Elections: Full list of candidates released
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GJA 2025 Elections: Full list of candidates released

The Elections Committee of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Wednesday released the full list of candidates approved to contest the GJA Elections on June 30, 2025. A total of 13 national candidates and 49 regional candidates were approved by the Elections Committee to contest various leadership positions within the Association. A statement signed by Mr Peter Martey Agbeko, the Elections Committee chairman, said nominations for the vice chairperson position in the Volta Region remained open until 1700 hours on Monday, June 17, 2025. Approved candidates after vetting will be included in the Elections, the statement added. Attached is the full list of candidates for the national and regional positions: National NAME OF CANDIDATE       ...
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GJA opens nominations for 2025 Executive Elections 
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GJA opens nominations for 2025 Executive Elections 

The Elections Committee of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced the opening of nominations for the Association’s 2025 National and Regional Executive Elections, scheduled to take place on Monday, June 30, 2025.  According to the Committee, the nomination period opens today, Friday, May 16, and will close on Friday, May 30, 2025.   The announcement marks a significant milestone in the Association’s democratic calendar.  The statement was signed by Mr Peter Martey Agbeko, Chairman of the Elections Committee. The other members are Mr Kwaku Owusu-Peprah, Secretary, and Mrs Beatrice Asamani Savage, Member.   The positions up for election, each carrying a three-year term, include President, Vice President, General Secretary, Organising Secretary, Treasurer,...
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GJA condemns Obuasi killings, condoles with bereaved families
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GJA condemns Obuasi killings, condoles with bereaved families

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has condemned the recent violent clash between soldiers and illegal miners in Obuasi, which resulted in the deaths of seven individuals. The Association has also expressed heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and called on all parties involved to adopt peaceful and constructive solutions to the issues surrounding illegal mining. At a press conference in Accra, Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the GJA, expressed deep concern over the incident and urged immediate action to prevent similar violence in the future. He reaffirmed the Association’s dedication to upholding human rights and advocating for justice, in accordance with its constitutional mandate. “We express deep concern about the violent clash between soldiers and...
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