Also known as: Mr. Dwumfour · Mr Dwumfour · GJA President Albert Dwumfour
President of the Ghana Journalists Association advocating for press freedom, journalist welfare, and safe working conditions.
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… Recently at the World Press Freedom Day event, GJA President Albert Dwumfour expressed worry about growing defamation suits against journalists and media houses. …
THE LAW 101 – The Herald’s Larry forced the hand of the Court?Joy Online
… Responding to the appeal, GJA President Albert Dwumfour acknowledged that substance abuse is becoming a growing concern, particularly among students in some senior high schools across the country. …
NACOC partners GJA to combat substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in GhanaThe Ghanaian Times
… GJA President Albert Dwumfour reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to defending press freedom and promoting professionalism within the media. …
GJA celebrates Ghana’s rise in global press freedom rankingsJoy Online
… Reaffirming its mandate, GJA President Albert Dwumfour pledged continued advocacy in defence of press freedom and professional journalism. …
Ghana moves up global press freedom rankings as GJA marks World Press Freedom DayJoy Online
… Speaking during a media encounter between journalists and personnel from National Security, the GJA President, Albert Dwumfour, argued that the trend amounts to a form of censorship that undermines press freedom and constitutional protections. …
GJA heads to Supreme Court over alleged misuse of Electronic Communications Act against journalistsThe Ghana Journalists Association has called for improved remuneration and working conditions for journalists, arguing that poor welfare — including low pay, insecure employment, and limited professional development — threatens media independence and exposes journalists to undue influence.
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The Ghana Journalists Association has called for improved remuneration and working conditions for journalists, arguing that poor welfare — including low pay, insecure employment, and limited professional development — threatens media independence and exposes journalists to undue influence.
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The Ghana Journalists Association has criticised Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George for suggesting its president sought President Mahama's intervention after the minister's remarks about shutting down politically and religiously affiliated media organisations. The GJA president said the Association's engagement with the President was part of its mandate to protect journalists' rights and welfare, not personal or partisan.
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Speaker Alban Bagbin has assured the Ghana Journalists Association of Parliament's readiness to support development of a private member's bill addressing journalists' and media practitioners' conditions of service, including fair remuneration, job security, and working conditions.
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Ghana will host the Federation of African Journalists Conference in the first quarter of 2027 after the Ghana Journalists Association secured the bid, according to GJA President Albert Dwumfour. The announcement was made at the 30th GJA Media Awards in Accra.
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Ghana Journalists Association President Albert Dwumfour has urged greater respect for press freedom, noting that the Association recorded more than 50 incidents involving attacks, arrests and harassment of journalists between 2022 and January 2026, and argued that press freedom's true measure extends beyond international rankings to whether journalists can investigate and hold institutions accountable without intimidation.
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The Ghana Journalists Association has recorded more than 50 incidents of attacks, assaults, arrests, threats, and harassment of journalists between 2022 and January 2026, with five incidents recorded in January 2026 alone, including three allegedly involving state security personnel. GJA President Albert Dwumfour said journalist safety remains a key concern requiring sustained attention from government, security agencies and other stakeholders.
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Ghana has risen to 39th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index (up from 52nd in 2025), earning fourth place in Africa, but GJA President Albert Dwumfour cautioned that the improved ranking should not obscure ongoing challenges including journalist safety, media independence threats, and the need for professional development.
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The Ghana Journalists Association is working with parliament to introduce a private member's bill to establish a basic minimum wage for journalists in both state-owned and private media. GJA President Albert Dwumfour said the measure aims to improve journalists' welfare and working conditions, arguing that poor pay and job insecurity compromise journalism quality.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association has accepted an apology from NDC Central Regional Chairman Richard Asiedu following a dispute involving Kasoa-based Obaatanpa Radio. Asiedu withdrew a GH¢10 million lawsuit against the station and expressed willingness to engage management over possible compensation, which the GJA said resolved the matter.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Central Regional Chairman of the NDC, Richard Asiedu, to publicly apologise for his alleged role in an attack on Obaatanpa Radio at Kasoa on June 25, or face legal action and be declared an "enemy of press freedom". The GJA says a group allegedly stormed the station, assaulted staff, and locked it up, disrupting operations for several hours.
13 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Managing Editor of The Herald Larry Alans Dogbey was convicted of contempt and sentenced to one week in prison. A legal commentator argues that court filings show the bench had little choice but to uphold the contempt application against him.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission is seeking closer collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association to strengthen public education against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking, particularly among young people. The partnership was discussed during a courtesy visit ahead of this year's World Drug Day celebration.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association has praised Ghana's improved performance in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, moving from 52nd to 39th position globally and ranking 4th in Africa. The GJA attributed the progress to sustained advocacy and cooperation among stakeholders, while noting more work remains on journalist safety, media sustainability and legal reforms.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana has improved its standing on the World Press Freedom Index, moving from 52nd to 39th position globally and ranking 4th in Africa, the Ghana Journalists Association said on World Press Freedom Day. The GJA credited the progress to sustained advocacy and constructive engagement by journalists, editors, media owners, civil society and citizens.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association says it will take the Supreme Court to challenge what it calls abuse of the Electronic Communications Act by security agencies targeting journalists over arrests and intimidation under "false communication" provisions. The GJA argues the law is being misapplied to criminalize civil defamation matters and amounts to a backdoor restriction on press freedom.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →