Accra, July 1, 2025 — Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor has been re-elected as President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) following a decisive victory in the Association’s national elections held on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Dwumfuor, who first assumed leadership of the GJA in 2022, secured 445 votes, representing 64.49% of total valid ballots cast. He fended off a spirited challenge from Charles Yao Mawusi, who received 245 votes, amounting to 35.51%.
Though a late entrant to the race, Mawusi’s campaign gained unexpected momentum in the weeks leading up to the election, forcing the incumbent to recalibrate his strategy and shore up support across the media community.
The polls, which attracted over 800 accredited journalists voting nationwide, also filled five other national executive roles and numerous regional leadership positions, marking one of the most competitive and widely participated election cycles in the GJA’s recent history.
In other key results, Rebecca Ekpe of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) was elected Vice President, succeeding Linda Asante. Ekpe, who previously served as the Association’s Public Affairs Officer, defeated Mary Mensah of the Graphic Communications Group in a closely watched contest.
Also securing national executive positions were Suleiman Mustapha, also from the Graphic Communications Group, who emerged as the new Organising Secretary, and Zadok Kwame Gyesi, who was elected as Public Affairs Officer.
In total, 12 candidates vied for six national executive roles, while 49 others competed for regional offices—highlighting a growing level of member engagement and interest in the Association’s governance.
The newly elected executives are expected to serve a three-year term, during which they will be tasked with addressing pressing issues within Ghana’s media space. These include strengthening press freedom, promoting journalist welfare, navigating digital transformation, and reinforcing ethical journalism in an increasingly complex political and social environment.
As he begins his second term, Dwumfuor is under pressure to build on the foundation laid over the past three years—implementing key reforms and uniting the media fraternity under a shared vision of independence, credibility, and professional excellence.
The outcome of the 2025 elections signals both a desire for continuity and a call for renewed action, as members of the GJA look ahead to a future of stronger advocacy, innovation, and resilience in Ghana’s media landscape.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
