Story by Phalonzy
Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor has been re-elected as the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), garnering 445 votes, representing 64.49% of the total valid ballots cast.
Dwumfuor’s decisive win over his closest challenger, Charles Yao Mawusi, who polled 245 votes (35.51%), underscores the confidence and trust that members of the association have reposed in his leadership.
The election, which witnessed a strong turnout of over 800 accredited members across the country, was marked by a keenly contested battle for leadership.
Despite being a late entrant into the fray, Mawusi’s campaign injected a renewed sense of vigor into the contest, forcing Dwumfuor to recalibrate his strategy and secure fresh endorsements to maintain his footing.
In addition to Dwumfuor’s re-election, other key positions were filled, with Rebecca Ekpe of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation emerging as the new Vice President, succeeding Linda Asante.
Ekpe defeated Mary Mensah of the Graphic Communications Group in a closely contested battle. Suleiman Mustapha, also of the Graphic Communications Group, was elected as Organising Secretary, while Zadok Kwame Gyesi clinched the Public Affairs Officer position.
The newly elected executives will serve a three-year term, and expectations are high that they will steer the GJA through critical reforms and advocacy in the evolving media landscape. Indeed, with 12 candidates vying for six national executive roles and 49 others competing for regional offices, the election cycle was marked by a competitive and widely participated contest.
Undoubtedly, as the GJA embarks on this fresh move, the leadership will be expected to drive the association’s agenda, promoting the interests of journalists and the media industry in Ghana.
