Accra, July 1, GNA – The Ghana News Agency (GNA) has extended warm congratulations to Mr Albert KwabenaDwumfour on his re-election as President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), commending his visionary leadership and renewed mandate to steer the affairs of the Association.
The Agency also congratulated all newly elected national and regional executives, whose victories reflect the confidence reposed in them by members of the Association to advance the cause of journalism in Ghana.
Mr Dwumfour’s re-election, with more than 60 per cent of the total valid votes cast, the Agency sais, demonstrated a clear endorsement of his first-term achievements and vibrant leadership.
The congratulatory message was signed by Mr Albert Kofi Owusu, General Manager, of the Ghana News Agency.
The GNA expressed delight at the emergence of other journalists from its fold who were elected into key positions during the June 30 GJA elections.
Mrs Bertha Badu-Agyei, a seasoned editor at the Agency, was elected National Treasurer to succeed Mrs Audrey Dekalu, a Senior Editor, also at the Agency, who has served two consecutive terms with dedication and integrity.
Mrs Linda Asante Agyei, also a Senior Editor at the GNA and the outgoing Vice President of the GJA, was acknowledged for her outstanding service spanning more than a decade in various leadership capacities within the Association.
At the regional level, the Agency hailed the election of two of its Bono Regional senior editorial staff – Mrs Regina BennehSiaw and Mr Dennis Kwadwo Peprah – as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson respectively.
In the Northern Region, Mr Albert Futukpor was elected Secretary, while in the Upper East Region, Mr Anthony Adongo Apubeo, also secured the position of Regional Secretary.
The GNA commended the GJA’s National Elections Committee, chaired by Mr Peter Martey Agbeko, a distinguished Public Relations practitioner and passionate journalist, for conducting a transparent and credible democratic process.
The Committee also comprised Ms Beatrice Asamani Savage, Director of Editorial at the Ghana News Agency, and Mr Kwaku Owusu-Peprah, a Channel Manager at the Multimedia Group.
Their professionalism and commitment to upholding the integrity of the elections were instrumental in ensuring a peaceful and well-organised contest, it said.
The Agency affirmed its enduring commitment to the growth and relevance of the GJA, noting that over the decades, many of its editorial staff have held leadership positions within the Association.
It recalled with pride how Mr Bright Brewu, one of its senior editors, was seconded to the GJA to serve as Director of the Ghana International Press Centre.
His tenure remains the longest, and he was credited with contributing significantly to the advancement of the Association.
The GNA further underscored its institutional support to the GJA, including the provision of office space for Association activities at the regional level.
It explained that GNA editorial staff are required to be members of the GJA, underscoring the Agency’s close alignment with the values and objectives of the Association.
“We are proud to have contributed meaningfully to the development of the GJA and will continue to dedicate personnel and resources to support its activities,” the Agency said.
It assured the newly elected executives of its readiness to support their vision, especially the revamping of regional chapters to promote fellowship, inclusivity, and scholarship within the journalistic fraternity.
The other elected national executives who will serve a three-year term, are: Ms Rebecca Ekpe – Vice President; Mr Dominic Hlordzi – General Secretary; Mr Mustapha Suleiman – Organising Secretary; and Mr Zadok Kwame Gyesi – Public Affairs Officer.
The Ghana News Agency, as Ghana’s premier wire service and the oldest news agency in sub-Saharan Africa, reiterated its resolve to partner with the GJA to champion ethical, credible, and development-oriented journalism that will advance Ghana’s democratic and development aspirations.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey