The Eastern regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has co-opted the Omanhene of New Juaben Traditional Area Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III as a member and patron of the association in the region under Article 16 (d) (v) of the GJA Constitution (2004).
He replaces Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, Okyenhene who served as Patron for over a decade and a half.
In a brief ceremony, the GJA presented the 2017 GJA code of ethics to Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III as a symbol of his admission into the Association.
The Eastern regional chairman of GJA Maxwell Kudekor who led the Journalists to pay homage and honor the paramount chief at the Yiadom Hwedie Palace assured the support of the media to his reign.
He also assured the commitment of journalists in New Juaben to the vision of the Omanahene anchored in sustainable development and improved standard of living for his subjects.
Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III thanked the GJA for the honor as a life patron of the association.
Daasebre Kwaku Boateng II urged journalists to work diligently to maintain stability and peace, and help stimulate development.
Present were some sub-chiefs including Gyaasehene Nana Twumasi Darkwah.
Founded in 1949, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has become the umbrella organization representing Ghanaian Journalists.
It is registered as a professional association and listed as one of several bodies on the board of the National Media Commission.
In its activities, GJA tends to achieve higher professional standards, promote and defend press freedom, and create solidarity among Ghanaian journalists and with other journalists both in Ghana and abroad.
To realize these objectives GJA organizes educational programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures on issues relevant to media development and growth.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Obed Ansah
