Ghana Journalists Association

Also known as: GJA · Volta Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association

Professional association that launches journalism awards, advocates for press freedom and journalist safety, and holds symposiums on media standards in Ghana.

2026-04-282026-09-17

In coverage

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August 2026
19 AugJoy Online
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has urged journalists to prioritise accuracy and verification over speed, stressing that credibility must remain the foundation of journalism. …
Know when to wait, verify and publish – GJA President tells journalist
19 AugJoy Online
… Speaking at the 77th Anniversary Symposium and Lecture of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Accra on Wednesday, August 19, Mr Moukala said journalists had historically helped shape public consciousness and given voice to the aspirations of citizens seeking self-determina …
GJA@77: Free press necessity for nation-building, not luxury – UNESCO Representative
19 AugJoy Online
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has stressed the need for journalists to uphold professional standards, saying the association cannot effectively defend the credibility of journalism if practitioners fail to maintain the values t …
We can’t defend journalism’s credibility if journalists don’t uphold professional standards – GJA
19 AugJoy Online
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has cautioned journalists and media organisations against allowing technology to undermine the ethical values and professional standards that sustain public trust in journalism. …
Technology must serve journalism, not destroy public trust – GJA President
19 AugJoy Online
A nation without credible journalism is a nation walking in the dark, Vice President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Rebecca Ekpe, has said. …
GJA @77: A nation without credible journalism is walking in the dark – GJA Vice President
19 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is today commemorating its 77th anniversary with a symposium and lecture aimed at promoting professionalism, strengthening ethical journalism and addressing emerging challenges facing the media landscape. …
Livestream: GJA holds 77th anniversary symposium and lecture in Accra
19 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) today commemorated its 77th anniversary with a symposium and lecture aimed at promoting professionalism, strengthening ethical journalism and addressing emerging challenges facing the media landscape. …
Playback: GJA held 77th anniversary symposium and lecture in Accra
19 AugJoy Online
President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, has announced that the association will undertake a nationwide tour to assess communities and sites affected by illegal mining. …
‎GJA to lead nationwide media tour of galamsey-affected communities
19 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is preparing to deploy a team of experienced journalists across the country to independently assess the impact of illegal mining and determine how much progress has been made in tackling the galamsey menace. …
GJA to launch nationwide probe into galamsey impact and government response
18 AugJoy Online
President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has charged the media to maintain independence and credibility when reporting on Ghana’s mining industry. …
National Mining Dialogue 2026: We must remain independent in reporting on mining — GJA President

Politics

Government welcomes media criticism, values journalist feedback

The News

Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the government is not afraid of media criticism and views constructive engagement with journalists as essential feedback on policies and programmes. He cautioned against abuse of journalism and freedom of speech, arguing that enforcing laws against speech that creates danger or threatens public safety does not undermine freedom of expression.

7 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

Government welcomes media criticism, values journalist feedback
Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the government is not afraid of media criticism and views constructive engagement with journalists as essential feedback on policies and programmes. He cautioned against abuse of journalism and freedom of speech, arguing that enforcing laws against speech that creates danger or threatens public safety does not undermine freedom of expression.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana bids to host 2026 Federation of African Journalists conference
The Ghana Journalists Association will host the FAJ Steering Committee in Accra on September 17–18, 2026, where African media leaders will consider competing bids for the 6th FAJ Conference and discuss challenges including journalist safety, press freedom, and media sustainability.
9 hours ago · Daily Guide →
David Adadevoh appointed Editor of Ghanaian Times
David Adadevoh has been appointed Editor of the Ghanaian Times, effective immediately, bringing more than 18 years of journalism and newsroom management experience. He progressed through multiple editorial positions at the newspaper and served as Acting Editor from February 2026.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
MFWA launches GH¢544,000 legal support fund for journalists
The Media Foundation for West Africa has established a Legal Support Fund with seed capital of GH¢544,000 to assist journalists and media houses facing legal threats or suits while performing their duties in the public interest. The Fund is part of the African Media Integrity and Resilience Programme, implemented in Ghana with support from the European Union.
15 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

Ghana must protect journalists from violence, analyst warns
An opinion piece condemns the reported beating of Philip Abutiate of Bullet TV while filming a demolition at Kpeshie, characterizing attacks on journalists documenting public events as threats to democratic accountability and press freedom in Ghana.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Ghana Sports Fund pledges support across all sporting disciplines
The Board Chairperson of the Ghana Sports Fund has assured that the fund will support all sports, athletes, and federations rather than focusing primarily on the Black Stars. The GSF leadership met with the Ghana Journalists Association to establish a strategic relationship and discuss the fund's mandate of providing sustainable funding for sports development and ensuring transparency in sports financing.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ashanti GJA launches 2025 journalism awards for regional media
The Ghana Journalists Association's Ashanti Regional chapter has launched the 2025 Ashanti GJA Excellence Awards, open to all media practitioners in the region for works published or broadcast during 2025. The awards include two divisions covering eight news categories plus special honours for veteran journalists and the regional journalist of the year.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 8 September

Ashanti GJA launches 2025 regional media excellence awards
The Ghana Journalists Association's Ashanti regional chapter has launched the Ashanti Media Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding journalism across the region. The awards' theme this year is "Celebrating Excellence, Championing Credibility: Journalism in the Age of AI," aimed at promoting professionalism amid misinformation and artificial intelligence challenges.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chance for Childhood, GJA urge more funding for inclusive education
Chance for Childhood's Richard Opoku and Ghana Journalists Association Vice President Rebecca Ekpe have called for increased investment in inclusive education to remove barriers for children with disabilities and special needs in mainstream schools. Opoku stated that funding for inclusive education remains below one per cent of the overall education budget and appealed to government to increase allocation to at least two per cent to fund teacher training and teaching materials.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

GJA opens 30th Media Awards entries with two new categories
The Ghana Journalists Association has opened entries for its 30th Media Awards, introducing two new categories to reflect changing journalism dynamics. Entries close on September 18, 2026, and are open to GJA members in good standing for works published between January 1 and December 31, 2025.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

GJA calls for investigation into journalist assault in Nkwanta South
The Ghana Journalists Association has called for a swift and thorough investigation into the alleged assault of Adom Brands' Oti Regional Correspondent by suspected military personnel in Nkwanta South on July 11 while covering an NPP constituency election. GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwomfour urged the Chief of Defence Staff to expeditiously investigate and sanction anyone found culpable, and disclosed that the Association has photographic evidence to assist authorities.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Ashanti NPP chairman sponsors Ghana Journalists Association December party
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, recently elected Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has sponsored the Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association's annual end-of-year party scheduled for Kumasi in December. Appiah said the NPP provides the sponsorship to deepen its relationship with media practitioners in the region and to support press freedom.
27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 25 August

Government, media partnership essential to protect Ghana's democracy
The Deputy Government Spokesperson has called for the government and media to sustain their partnership to safeguard Ghana's democratic gains and strengthen accountability. She highlighted the media's central role in voter education, public debate, and accountability in Ghana's return to constitutional rule in 1992 and the sustenance of eight successive peaceful elections.
25 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

Journalists must uphold standards and rebuild trust, Kwesi Pratt says
At the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th Anniversary Symposium in Accra, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Managing Editor of Insight Newspaper, called on media practitioners to strengthen professional standards and public trust by verifying information, refusing to publish unverified allegations, and ensuring technology complements rather than replaces professional journalism judgment.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NCA chief calls on journalists to uphold standards amid digital shift
The NCA Director-General has urged journalists and media practitioners to maintain professional standards of accuracy, fairness, accountability and verification as the media industry becomes increasingly digital, emphasizing that public trust must remain central to journalism.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Journalists must uphold standards, build trust in digital era
At Ghana Journalists Association's 77th anniversary symposium, Kwesi Pratt Jnr urged media practitioners to strengthen public trust through accurate reporting, courageous investigative work, and refusing to publish unverified allegations, arguing that media credibility is built through professional practice rather than slogans.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

Media-government partnership essential for Ghana's democratic accountability
Deputy Government Spokesperson Shamima Muslim told the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th Anniversary Symposium that media scrutiny of government and institutional willingness to respond to criticism have been vital to Ghana's democratic development and public accountability. She credited media investigations alongside Parliament, CHRAJ, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor with exposing corruption and reinforcing principles of public accountability.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ethical journalism essential for strong democracies, UK envoy says
The UK Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana told the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th anniversary symposium that ethical journalism is the foundation for strong, resilient democracies and that journalists face evolving challenges from artificial intelligence, misinformation, and manipulation.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Free press is necessity for nation-building, not luxury
At the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th anniversary symposium, UNESCO's representative to Ghana stated that a free and independent press is essential—not optional—for nation-building and democracy. He highlighted the media's historical role in Ghana's independence struggle, democratic consolidation, election monitoring, corruption exposure, and accountability of public officials.
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 Vice President calls credible journalism essential for democratic society
At the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th Anniversary Symposium, Vice President Rebecca Ekpe stressed that a nation without credible journalism is "walking in the dark" and urged journalists to defend press freedom and uphold integrity, professionalism, and truth in their work.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GJA marks 77th anniversary with symposium on journalism
The Ghana Journalists Association is holding a symposium and lecture at the British Council in Accra to promote professionalism, strengthen ethical journalism, and address emerging media challenges. The event brings together journalists, media practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of journalism and the media's role in Ghana's democratic development.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GJA marks 77th anniversary with symposium on media professionalism
The Ghana Journalists Association held a symposium and lecture in Accra to promote professionalism, strengthen ethical journalism, and address challenges facing the media landscape, bringing together journalists, practitioners, policymakers and stakeholders.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Journalists Association plans nationwide galamsey impact tour
The Ghana Journalists Association president announced the association will undertake a nationwide tour led by veteran and experienced journalists to assess communities and sites affected by illegal mining, engaging residents, miners, farmers, traditional leaders, and regulators to deepen public understanding of the crisis.
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 →