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  • GJA to hold its national and regional elections tomorrow, June 30

    GJA to hold its national and regional elections tomorrow, June 30

    All is set for the Ghana Journalist Association’s (GJA) 2025 National and Regional Executive Elections slated for Monday, June 30.

    The association has announced a successful balloting by cleared candidates who are hopeful of leading the association at different levels across the country.

    Thirteen (13) national and 49 regional candidates were officially announced by the association to have been cleared to contest for their respective positions after vetting by the elections committee for the June 30 elections.

    The approved candidates per the national list provided by the Elections Committee include Dwumfour Albert Kwabena and Mawusi Yao Charles, who are competing for the presidential position.

    The vice president slot is being contested by Ekpe Rebecca and Mensah Mary Tawiah, while Hlordzi Dominic and Agyeman Akwasi are vying for the general secretary role.

    Kudekor Maxwell and Mustapha Suleiman are standing for organizing secretary, with Badu-Agyei Bertha and Amedetor Theodora, competing for treasurer. Finally, the position of Public Affairs Officer is being contested by Ceasar Abagali and Zadok Kwame Gyesi.

    However, a contender for the position of treasurer, Rufai Zambaga Saminu, the statement said, officially withdrew from the contest ahead of the balloting.

    Also, at the regional level, 17 of the 49 contenders picked forms to contest for the Ashanti, Volta, Central, Upper East, Upper West, and Eastern regions.

    Thirty-one (31) of the candidates are running unopposed, granting them the positions automatically as stipulated by Article 48(d)(i) of the GJA Constitution, which states: “Where at the close of nomination, only one person stands nominated, that candidate shall be declared elected by the Elections Committee.”   

    The regional breakdown is as follows: Domfeh Kofi Adu and Ankomah Georgina Ama are contesting for Chairperson, Osei-Wusu Nicholas for Vice Chairperson, Spio-Garbrah Beatrice for Secretary, and Parsram Neta Kris Abiana for Treasurer in the Ashanti Region.

    For the Bono Region, Benneh-Siaw Regina is vying for chairperson, Peprah Kwadwo Dennis for vice chairperson, Tebra Imoro Ayibani for secretary, and Dayee Yao Daniel for treasurer.

    In Bono East, Antwi Frederick is standing for chairperson, Baffoe-Adjei Dominic for Vice Chairperson, Anas Sabit for secretary, and Asante Mavis for treasurer.

    Buadu Kingsley Nana and Yarboi-Tetteh David are contesting the chairperson slot in the Central Region, with Marfo Adu Gyamfi running unopposed for vice chairperson.

    In the Eastern Region, the chairperson position is being contested by Neequaye Yvonne, Kanarku Neil Nii Amartey, and Ampem Darko Koranteng Stephen. Agyeman Ama Takyiwaa Ampadu is contesting for vice chairperson, while Okunor Isaac Akwetey and Afful Gloria vie for secretary. In the North East Region, Fugu Mohammed is the sole candidate for chairperson.

    Yakubu Abdul-Majeed is contesting for chairperson in the Northern Region, with Futukpor Albert for secretary and Kulamon Kantam Joyce for treasurer.

    In the Oti Region, Ntow Kwabena is standing for chairperson. The Tema Region has Dewornu Michael contesting for chairperson, Kyei Patricia for secretary, and Attiaka Edith Elikplim for treasurer.

    In the Upper East Region, Sore Albert and Quansah Ebo-Bruce are both contesting the chairperson position. Asaah Atinga Joshua is running for vice chairperson, Adongo Apubeo Anthony for secretary, and Wegwi Raymond for treasurer.

    Bomanjo Seidu Ibrahim and Kuorsoh Prosper are vying for chairperson in the Upper West Region, with Naziru Alhassan and Awudu Ivan Domassa contesting for secretary and treasurer, respectively.

    In the Volta Region, Agbaxode Emmanuel and Harrison Kofi Belley are battling for the chairperson. The vice chairperson slot is being contested by Setordjie Ivy and Wedanu Jerry Hanson. Atsivor Kofi Lambert is running for secretary, while Nutsukpoe King Freeman and Kpodo Ewoenam are vying for treasurer.

    Finally, in the Western Region, Cudjoe Desmond is contesting for chairperson, Mensa Agbeli Kwame for vice chairperson, Smith Joana Shirley Ewurama for secretary, and Aziz Tunde Marie for treasurer.

  • Sanitize the system, unprofessional behavior by some journalists unbecoming – Lawrence Tetteh tells GJA, NMC

    Sanitize the system, unprofessional behavior by some journalists unbecoming – Lawrence Tetteh tells GJA, NMC

    Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, President of the World Miracle Outreach Church, has announced his intention to take legal action against a former Net2 TV presenter. This decision follows a viral video in which the presenter accused him of various false allegations, including impregnating someone’s wife in London.

    During an interview with Fiifi Pratt on Kingdom FM, Rev. Tetteh expressed his outrage and condemned Kwaku Annan’s accusations as baseless and damaging to his reputation. “That is rubbish, that is not journalism. Legal action will be taken. Those behind these claims are either vindictive, hired to spread falsehoods, or simply seek to tarnish my hard-earned reputation,” he stated passionately.

    Determined to address the issue directly, he declared, “Enough is enough, the nonsense must stop. I will do everything possible to put an end to this stupidity and foolishness. Defamation and malicious intent cannot be tolerated.”

    Rev. Tetteh also appealed to the Ghana Journalist Association and the National Media Commission to uphold professional standards in media reporting. “It’s about time the Ghana Journalist Association and the National Media Commission sanitize the system otherwise people will lose the love, respect, and dignity they have for the media,” he urged, emphasizing the need to maintain respect and trust in Ghanaian media.

    This incident highlights Rev. Tetteh’s commitment to defending his reputation against what he views as unfounded attacks aimed at damaging his character and achievements.

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  • Rev. Lawrence Tetteh threatens to sue journalist over ‘London pregnancy’ claim

    Rev. Lawrence Tetteh threatens to sue journalist over ‘London pregnancy’ claim

    Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, President of the World Miracle Outreach Church, has announced his intention to pursue legal action against a former Net2 TV presenter who accused him of serious misconduct in a viral video.

    The clergyman, in an interview with Fiifi Pratt on Kingdom FM, strongly condemned the accusations made by Kwaku Annan as baseless and harmful to his reputation.

    “That is rubbish, that is not journalism,” Rev. Tetteh asserted passionately. He emphasized that legal steps would be taken, describing the claims as either vindictive or orchestrated to tarnish his hard-earned reputation.

    “Enough is enough, the nonsense must stop. I will do everything possible to put an end to this stupidity and foolishness. Defamation and malicious intent cannot be tolerated,” he stated.

    Rev. Tetteh also urged the Ghana Journalist Association and the National Media Commission to step in and uphold professional standards in media reporting. He stressed the importance of maintaining respect and trust in Ghanaian media, warning that failure to do so could erode public confidence.

    This incident highlights Rev. Tetteh’s commitment to defending his character and achievements against what he views as unfounded and damaging attacks.

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  • Let’s go back to ‘dumsor’, ‘dumsiesie’ is not the best – GJA President

    Let’s go back to ‘dumsor’, ‘dumsiesie’ is not the best – GJA President

    The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) is calling for a structured load management timetable to help businesses plan effectively amid ongoing power challenges.

    GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor, expressed preference for the term “Dumsor” over “Dumsiesie” in describing the erratic power outages, emphasizing that “Dumsor” at least came with a schedule.

    Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray on Thursday, May 9, 2024, Dwumfuor highlighted the detrimental effects of power disruptions on media operations, stressing the need for consistency to fulfill their role as informers and facilitators of governance.

    “You can’t say that it is ‘dumsiesie’; what is ‘dumsiesie’? We would be better off with ‘dumsor’ than ‘dumsiesie’ because ‘dumsor’ comes with a schedule. My people from the media sector will actually appreciate it. This is affecting equipment; this is affecting transmission time. Assuming that you don’t have the capacity to purchase industrial generators, automatic switches, and all that, you’ll just be there, and you’ll go off air.

    “How do you serve the people? We serve as a bridge between the governed and the governor, and so as the bridge, we are supposed to be informing people with policies, and if we go off, break down, or if we are unable to discharge that duty, we will be doing a great disservice to this nation, and it will affect our democracy,” he said.

    He emphasized the importance of informing the public about policies and issues, which becomes challenging when power outages disrupt broadcasting schedules and transmission times.

    Despite President Akufo-Addo’s announcement of resolving the power crisis during the May Day celebration, many parts of the country continue to experience inconsistent power supply.

  • GJA’s blacklisting of media attackers is popular but dysfunctional – NMC

    GJA’s blacklisting of media attackers is popular but dysfunctional – NMC

    The National Media Commission (NMC) strongly condemns the recent violent assaults on journalists by supporters of Awutu Senya East constituency Member of Parliament, Mavis Hawa Kooson.

    Notably, Citi FM’s Northern regional correspondent, Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira, fell victim to an attack by Yendi Constituency Member of Parliament Farouk Aliu Mahama during coverage of the NPP’s Parliamentary primaries on January 27, 2024.

    In response to these incidents, NMC Chairman Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo has criticised the Ghana Journalists Association’s (GJA) decision to impose media blackouts on such individuals.

    Speaking at the Ghana Journalist Association (GNA)’s Zone 3 workshop in Kumasi, Ayeboafo expressed his view that while the media blackout approach is popular, it is dysfunctional.

    Addressing the media, Ayeboafo stated, “The recent violent attacks on journalists fulfilling their primary duty of informing our people are regrettable. The GJA’s unilateral decision to call for a boycott or blackout on such individuals, while popular, is dysfunctional.”

    He continued by sharing a past experience, saying, “Many years ago, I faced disapproval from the Ashanti regional Chapter of the GJA when they issued a similar order against the Vice Chancellor of the KNUST Professor. Despite dissenting opinions, I maintained that, while it is disheartening for journalists to be violently attacked, a unilateral resolution to blackout or boycott is not the most productive reaction. We cannot fight impunity with impunity.”

    The former managing news editor of the state-owned Daily Graphic urged GJA leadership to pursue legal avenues to advocate for journalists under attack.

    Ayeboafo emphasized, “I support any effort to ensure justice prevails against such deviant acts rather than resorting to blackout or boycott. We must adhere to the rule of law and due process. While the call for boycott or blackout may be popular, it may not be productive or functional in the public interest.”

    He concluded by drawing a parallel with international conflicts, asserting, “Many journalists have lost their lives in the current Israel-Hamas war, and while the international media calls for respect for laws safeguarding journalists, none have called for a boycott or blackout over Israel or Hamas.”

  • Excellence Awards : GJA nominates Kwame Adinkrah

    Excellence Awards : GJA nominates Kwame Adinkrah

    LutherKing Adinkrah, a versatile broadcast popularly known as Kwame Adinkrah, has been acknowledged by the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) for his exceptional and remarkable contributions to the media industry in Ghana throughout the years, as reported by Purefmonline.com.

    The GJA has nominated Kwame Adinkrah for ‘Exellence Awards’ over his contribution to the media development in Ashanti Region and beyond, a statement from the association noted.

    In a letter signed by Kingsley Hope, Ashanti Regional (A/R) President of the GJA, communicating the nomination, the Association expressed that Kwame Adinkrah’s contributions to media development in the country are appreciated and are important to the continued growth of the media.

    “The Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) writes to congratulate you on your nomination for its Excellence Awards for your contributions to media development in the Region and beyond.

    Your nomination was carefully considered among others in an excellent slate of nominees.

    Your contributions to media development are appreciated and are important to the continued growth of the media.

    Once again, congratulations.” The statement reads in part.

    For years, LutherKing Kwame Adinkra, also referred to as ‘Apotiti Mati’ has served as the biggest voice on Morning Radio in the Ashanti region and its capital, Kumasi.

    He is the face of radio and entertainment in the Garden city.

    He serves as a Singer, Philanthropist and a Public Speaker.

    Kwame is the Business Manager of Kumasi-Based Pure FM and host of the station’s ‘Pure Morning Drive’ program.

    He doubles as the Chief Operating Officer of the Angel Broadcasting Network (ABN) which manages over 22 radio stations nationwide and 3 television stations.

    In 2015, Kwame was adjudged the Best Morning Show Host in Ghana by the Radio and Television Personality Awards
    (RTP).

    In 2012, the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards crowned Kwame Adinkrah the winner of the Record of The Year Category for his ‘Abena Dansoaa’ song which featured sensational artist, Kwabena Kwabena. He has released a new album titled ‘Kosopre’ available on all streaming platforms and his official YouTube channel under the name ‘Kwame Adinkra’.

    Kwame Adinkrah respects tradition and culture and has a firm root at the Manhyia Palace.

    He was a member of the Five-member planning committee set up by His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (King of Ashanti Kingdom) to work out the modalities for the Otumfuo’s Charity Foundation Teachers Award.

    He is almost a permanent MC for the King and has traveled with him on many occasions, with a recent one being the Royal Majesty’s visit to King Charles II coronation in the United Kingdom.

    Kwame is the first choice favourite and most reliable personality to MC all State and Corporate functions in the region and beyond. He is affectionately referred by many as ‘The Presidential MC’.

    He has also featured as a prominent judge on reality shows on TV such as TV3’s Mentor, Ghana’s Most Beautiful and the maiden edition of Coca-Cola Hit Single.

    Kwame was the Chairman of the entertainment committee of the Kumasi Venue Organizing Committee for CAN 2008.

    Kwame believes in life and is very passionate about perfecting the well-being of society. He is generous and a philanthropist who regularly visits Homes to make useful donations.

    Several families have named their kids after him. He has set up the Adinkra Heritage Foundation (AHF) to train young kids who are talented in music and arts, which was influenced by his background as a Graphic Designer and a recording artist.

    He is an honorary member and advocate of Breast Care International, a non-governmental organization, creates awareness of Breast Cancer and organizing free screening.

    Kwame Adinkrah is a PhD candidate at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in the area of Communication Design.

  • Former GJA President increases pressure on IGP to track down Ahmed Suale’s killers

    Former GJA President increases pressure on IGP to track down Ahmed Suale’s killers

    Roland Affail Monney, a former president of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA), has encouraged journalists in Ghana to put the greatest amount of pressure on the Ghana Police Service to provide an update on those guilty for the murder of Tiger Eye PI investigator Ahmed Hussein-Saule.

    Speaking in an interview with Kwabena Mensah Abrompah on Radio Univers, he asserted that the Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, formed a special investigative unit to look into the mysterious murder of Ahmed Suale in order to bring sanity to the journalism field, but there has been no update in years and as journalists strive to be comprehensive reporters, it is necessary to press the police to inform Ghanaians of the latest developments in the investigation.

    “So, about some years now, Dr Dampare formed a Special Unit to investigate Ahmed Suale’s death and others, so in the name of comprehensive journalism, we the journalists need to ask the police that we have information on the Special Unit set aside to investigate Ahmed Suale’s death and other murder cases.

    “…therefore, we have to ask them how far with the investigations. We need to apply pressure always on them. Once in a while, we need to remind them again, we need to put pressure on the CIDs or the police always to find solutions.”

    He added that in his opinion the police service and the other security services will only be forced to reveal the truth if journalists apply the required pressure on them as well as question them about the efficiency of the special unit investigative team.

    Hussein-Saule was assassinated in Madina on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, by two unknown assailants.

    The assailants shot him twice in his chest and once in his neck after breaking into his car. The Ghana Police Service is still investigating his murder, but no one has been arrested yet.

  • Buipewura Jinapor II to chair 2021 Northern GJA awards

    Paramount Chief of the Buipe Traditional Area Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II has been chosen by the Northern Region executives of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) to chair the 2021 edition of the Association’s regional awards.

    According to the executives, the decision to settle on him was necessitated by his recognition of the media as a tool for development.

    “Jira, we have monitored your countless engagement with the media over the years and as a partner in development, we couldn’t have settled on a better person than you to chair our awards this year,” regional Chairman of the Association Yakubu Abdul Majeed told him.

    Mr Abdul Majeed eulogized the chief for his commitment to peace not only in the Savannah Region, where he is based, but throughout the three regions of the north.

    “Jira, your commitment to peace which is a panacea for development is overwhelming,” he added.

    For his part, Buipewura Jinapor II accepted to chair the occasion.

    He promised to secure funds for the awards and also made some personal pledge of a bull, rice and an undisclosed amount of money.

    “There are a lot of prominent people in the northern enclave and so settling on me is a privilege which I need to honor.

    “I love the media and what they do because without the media we can’t develop and so any development-oriented ruler will have to by all means work with the media.”

    He admonished the media in the north to use their work and space to project the regions.

    “We are lagging behind in everything and we can only catch up with the south if you concentrate on stories that will project the regions of the north in a positive light to attract investors.

    “We have the human and natural resources but we are unable to turn them around because of the perception people have about us. You can change that to positivity.”

    The 2021 Northern GJA awards is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in Tamale.

     

  • GJA charges Police to bring perpetrators of Wa killings to justice

    The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has added its voice to calls for the perpetrators of the mysterious deaths happening in Wa in the Upper West Region.

    GJA President, Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, who made the call on behalf of journalists in the country urged the Police to ensure that the killers of five people in Wa are brought to justice.

    He made the appeal at the 2022 International Peace Day press conference in Accra, which was organised by the National Peace Council (NPC) in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) in Ghana.

    “As we celebrate this year’s Peace Day, it is my hope that Ghana and the world will witness a lasting peace,” Mr Dwumfour stated.

    “This week alone, we all learnt with shock the dastardly killing of five persons in Wa. This has heightened tension in the Region which, if not handled well can disturb the peace we are all yearning for.”

    He called on the Police to do everything within their powers to arrest the perpetrators of this heinous crime.

    He said the Police must intensify security in the northern sector of the country, particularly, in Wa and work towards crime prevention, since it was the only way peace could be guaranteed.

    The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the UN General Assembly to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.

    The Global theme for this year’s commemoration is “End Racism. Build Peace”.

    The NPC, in seeking to harness Ghana’s existing inter-ethnic and inter-religious ties and to promote tolerance, unity and a more inclusive society, has domesticated the theme: “Managing Ethnic Diversity in Ghana for Sustainable Peace”.

    Mr Dwumfour appealed to the Peace Council, the Police Service and institutions of peace to collaborate with the GJA in building the capacity of journalists on security issues, aimed at ensuring a lasting peace in our communities and country.

    He also called on the Interior Ministry to always update the media on the state of insecurity of the country to enable us the media and the citizenry to work towards creating the enabling environment for peace to reign.

    “In achieving peace, we all need to put our shoulders to the wheel and commit to it. We need to “walk the talk and not talk the talk”,” Mr Dwumfour said.

    He said the citizenry must also assist the Police with information to enable them fight crime which was a major threat to peace; saying “peace is a collective responsibility”.

    He reiterated the GJA’s resolve and unwavering commitment to supporting the Peace Council to deliver on their mandate, which ultimately is ensuring peace in the country.

    Reverend Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, Chairman, Governing Board, NPC, said the local theme for the celebration was to allow them to address Ghana’s peculiar challenge of ethnic and tribal sentiments that are gaining root in the country and gradually eroding the peace we have as a people.

    He called on Ghanaians, institutions of state and civil society to join forces to remove barriers to the realization of a just, fair, open, and inclusive society for all the peoples of Ghana.

    He appealed to the chiefs and people of the Bawku traditional area to cease fire; declaring that “Nobody gains from protracted conflicts. I am not sure any body involved in the conflict is happy that children are not in school, the sick cannot access health service, movement of goods and people have been restricted and freedoms curtailed”

    Mr Charles Abani, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ghana, said in terms of peace, Ghana was a crown of jewel in the sub-region; adding that Ghana’s peace architecture was a model for other countries to emulate.

    Mrs Afi Azaratu Yakubu, Executive Secretary, National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, said small arms and light weapons continue to play a terrible role in robbing the nation of its peace; saying “indeed, small arms and light weapons fuel a lot of our conflicts”.

    For the sake of peace, she appealed to Ghanaians to use dialogue in resolving their differences.

    The event was attended by members of the Queen Mothers Foundation Ghana and students from Labone Senior High School and Accra High School.

    Source: GNA