Albert Kwabena Dwumfour

Also known as: Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour

President of the Ghana Journalists Association advocating for press freedom, accuracy over speed, and independent mining coverage.

2026-05-072026-08-23

In coverage

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August 2026
10 AugDaily Guide
… Other dignitaries spotted at the event included Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, musician Sista Afia, and Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority, James Gardiner. …
Ga Mantse, Celebs Turn Up For ‘OobakɛExperience’
June 2026
9 JunJoy Online
… Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the GJA, stated that the increasing use of such laws could intimidate media practitioners and undermine constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression. …
GJA decries use of ‘false news’ laws against journalists
8 JunDaily Guide
… Speaking at the event, the GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, said Ghana had made significant progress in press freedom, citing the country’s rise from 52nd to 39th position globally in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index and its current ranking as fourth in Africa. …
Gina Blay, Kwabena Yeboah, Others Get GJA Honours
May 2026
7 MayJoy Online
… Representing Ghana and the wider West African media fraternity at the global gathering was Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association and a Steering Committee Member of the Federation of African Journalists. …
GJA President represents Ghana at IFJ Centenary Congress in Paris

Opinion

Journalism must serve public interest, not attention-seeking

The News

Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr told the Ghana Journalists Association that media must prioritise determining what the public needs to know over maximising attention through controversy and sensationalism. He stressed that accuracy and professional judgment should not be sacrificed for speed, and that journalism's central challenge in today's environment is verifying truth amid information overload.

21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

Journalism must serve public interest, not attention-seeking
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr told the Ghana Journalists Association that media must prioritise determining what the public needs to know over maximising attention through controversy and sensationalism. He stressed that accuracy and professional judgment should not be sacrificed for speed, and that journalism's central challenge in today's environment is verifying truth amid information overload.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

GJA President urges journalists to prioritize truth over speed
Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association, called on journalists to prioritize truth and accuracy over speed and popularity, stressing that success should be measured by story credibility rather than audience size. Speaking at the GJA's 77th anniversary symposium, he emphasized that press freedom must be accompanied by responsibility, and that media credibility depends on accuracy, fairness, independence, accountability and respect for individual rights.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

GJA president urges journalists to verify before publishing
The Ghana Journalists Association President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has urged journalists to prioritise accuracy and verification over speed, saying that discipline to wait and verify facts should guide publication decisions, and that credibility must remain journalism's foundation.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GJA President calls journalists to uphold professional standards
The Ghana Journalists Association president Albert Kwabena Dwumfour said the association cannot defend journalism's credibility if journalists themselves fail to maintain professional standards. Speaking at the GJA's 77th anniversary symposium, he emphasised that journalists have a responsibility alongside the association's duty to support them.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GJA President warns tech must strengthen, not undermine journalism
The Ghana Journalists Association President cautioned that while artificial intelligence and emerging technologies offer newsroom opportunities, journalists must ensure technology remains a tool that strengthens journalism rather than replacing human judgment and ethical responsibility. He warned that AI also presents risks including misinformation, fabricated content, deepfakes and synthetic media.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GJA to conduct independent nationwide galamsey impact assessment
The Ghana Journalists Association announced plans to deploy journalists across the country to independently assess the impact of illegal mining and evaluate government progress in tackling galamsey. The team will visit affected communities, examine degraded lands and water bodies, and interact with stakeholders including miners, farmers, traditional authorities, and residents.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

GJA President calls for independent mining coverage
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association has urged the media to maintain editorial independence when reporting on Ghana's mining industry, adopting a balanced, evidence-based approach that provides scrutiny while fairly reporting the sector's economic contributions. He emphasized that journalists must understand technical and regulatory issues to effectively interrogate the industry, and said the GJA will continue supporting specialized training for those covering mining and related sectors.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mining companies must treat host communities as development partners
GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has called on mining companies to recognise host communities as partners in development rather than obstacles, emphasizing that social licence requires sustained engagement, respect and trust beyond regulatory approval and public relations.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GJA President calls for balancing mining gains with environmental costs
Ghana Journalists Association President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has urged Ghana to weigh environmental and social costs alongside mining revenues, arguing that the economic value of gold must not overshadow water, fertile land, healthy ecosystems, and community wellbeing. He stressed that mining decisions must account for those whose lives and livelihoods are directly affected by mineral extraction.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GJA President calls for balanced assessment of mining sector
The Ghana Journalists Association President has urged journalists to report comprehensively on mining, examining both its economic contributions and its impact on communities, the environment, and future generations, rather than focusing solely on revenue and employment.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

Ga Mantse attends inaugural Oobake Experience festival
The maiden Oobake Experience, curated by Naomi Naa Borley Larbi and held at Bukom Boxing Arena, celebrated Ga culture through cuisine, live music, boxing, and art. Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II attended and commended the initiative, which featured performances from artists including D-Black, EL, Jupiter, Cina Soul, Mzbel, and Gasmilla.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 9 June

GJA warns false news laws intimidate journalists, undermine freedom
The Ghana Journalists Association expressed concern over the application of "false news" provisions under the Electronic Communications Act against journalists, stating that such laws could intimidate media practitioners, create fear, and promote self-censorship. The GJA President called for a review of certain provisions in the Electronic Communications Act and Criminal Offences Act that pose challenges to media freedom.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

Ghana Journalists Association honours Gina Blay for media contributions
Former Ghana Ambassador to Germany Gina Ama Blay has been honoured by the Ghana Journalists Association for her outstanding contribution to journalism, media development, and the advancement of women in the media profession, with the recognition made during World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Accra.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 7 May

GJA President represents Ghana at IFJ Centenary Congress
Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association, represented Ghana at the International Federation of Journalists' Centenary Congress in Paris, which brought together journalists and media leaders to discuss journalist safety, press freedom, artificial intelligence in journalism, gender equality, youth participation, and media sustainability.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →