Accra, June 7, GNA – The Elections Committee of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Saturday announced the full list of nominations received for the national and regional executive positions in its upcoming election.
The list shows a total of 13 candidates for various positions at the national level, while 50 others have filed to contest positions at the regional level.
In line with fairness and transparency, the GJA election officials have extended the vetting period to Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Mr Peter Martey Agbeko, the Elections Committee chairman, said the extension was to accommodate and adequately address any petitions arising from the publication of the full list.
“Petitions must be submitted no later than the close of day on Monday, June 9, 2025.
After this date, the Elections Committee will not entertain or receive any further petitions,” he said.
“All petitions must be addressed to the GJA Elections Committee and submitted via email to [email protected].”
Members of the Association were urged to take note of the deadlines and engage the process constructively to ensure the integrity and success of the elections.
Attached is the full list of candidates for the national and regional positions:
National
| NAME OF CANDIDATE | POSITION |
| Dwumfour Albert Kwabena | President |
| Mawusi Yao Charles | President |
| Ekpe Rebecca | Vice President |
| Mensah Mary Tawiah | Vice President |
| Hlordzi Dominic | General Secretary |
| Agyeman Akwasi | General Secretary |
| Kudekor Maxwell | Organising Secretary |
| Mustapha Suleiman | Organising Secretary |
| Badu- Agyei Bertha | Treasurer |
| Amedetor Theodora | Treasurer |
| Rafui Zambaga | Treasurer |
| Ceasar Abagali | Public Affair |
| Zadok Kwame Gyesi | Public Affair |
Regional
| Name Of Candidate | Region | Position |
| Domfeh Kofi Adu | Ashanti | Chairperson |
| Ankomah Georgina Ama | Ashanti | Chairperson |
| Osei-Wusu Nicholas | Ashanti | Vice Chairperson |
| Spio-Garbrah Beatrice | Ashanti | Secretary |
| Parsram Neta Kris Abiana | Ashanti | Treasurer |
| Benneh-Siaw Regina | Bono | Chairperson |
| Peprah Kwadwo Dennis | Bono | Vice Chairperson |
| Tebra Imoro Ayibani | Bono | Secretary |
| Dayee Yao Daniel | Bono | Treasurer |
| Antwi Frederick | Bono East | Chairperson |
| Baffoe-Adjei Dominic | Bono East | Vice Chairperson |
| Anas Sabit | Bono East | Secretary |
| Asante Mavis | Bono East | Treasurer |
| Buadu Kingsley Nana | Central | Chairperson |
| Yarboi-Tetteh David | Central | Chairperson |
| Marfo Adu Gyamfi | Central | Vice Chairperson |
| Neequaye Yvonne | Eastern | Chairperson |
| Kanarku Neil Nii Amartey | Eastern | Chairperson |
| Ampem Darko Koranteng Stephen | Eastern | Chairperson |
| Agyeman Ama Takyiwaa Ampadu | Eastern | Vice Chairperson |
| Okunor Isaac Akwetey | Eastern | Secretary |
| Afful Gloria | Eastern | Secretary |
| Fugu Mohammed | North East | Chairperson |
| Yakubu Abdul-Majeed | Northern | Chairperson |
| Futukpor Albert | Northern | Secretary |
| Kulamon Kantam Joyce | Northern | Treasurer |
| Ntow Kwabena | Oti | Chairperson |
| Dewornu Michael | Tema | Chairperson |
| Kyei Patricia | Tema | Secretary |
| Attiaka Edith Elikplim | Tema | Treasurer |
| Sore Albert | Upper East | Chairperson |
| Quansah Ebo-Bruce | Upper East | Chairperson |
| Asaah Atinga Joshua | Upper East | Vice Chairperson |
| Adongo Apubeo Anthony | Upper East | Secretary |
| Wegwi Raymond | Upper East | Treasurer |
| Bomanjo Seidu Ibrahim | Upper West | Chairperson |
| Kuorsoh Prosper | Upper West | Chairperson |
| Naziru Alhassan | Upper West | Secretary |
| Awudu Ivan Domassa | Upper West | Treasurer |
| Agbaxode Emmanuel | Volta | Chairperson |
| Harrison Kofi Belley | Volta | Chairperson |
| Setordjie Ivy | Volta | Vice Chairperson |
| Wedanu Jerry Hanson | Volta | Vice Chairperson |
| Atsivor Kofi Lambert | Volta | Secretary |
| Nutsukpoe King Freeman | Volta | Treasurer |
| Kpodo Ewoenam | Volta | Treasurer |
| Cudjoe Desmond | Western Region | Chairperson |
| Mensa Agbeli Kwame | Western Region | Vice Chairperson |
| Smith Joana Shirley Ewurama | Western Region | Secretary |
| Aziz Tunde Marie | Western Region | Treasurer |
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