Also known as: GJA · Volta Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association
Professional association that advocates for press freedom and journalism standards in Ghana, launching awards programs and supporting regional journalist chapters.
As World Environment Day 2026 is commemorated on Friday, the Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is partnering with Reporters Without Borders (RSF Germany) to strengthen the capacity of journalists in environmental reporting and personal safety. …
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association, Kofi Adu Domfeh, has urged journalists to place ethics, truth, and public interest above political influence in order to preserve the credibility of the media profession. …
… Former Upper West Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association, Suala Abdul Wahab, recounted a harrowing near-disaster in 2008 when an aircraft carrying former Vice President Aliu Mahama nearly crashed due to a goat on the runway. …
… According to him, the IMCCoD had previously sponsored the Best Journalist award winner to the United Kingdom and also created a decentralisation category within the Ghana Journalists Association awards scheme, as part of efforts to encourage sustained media interest in local gove …
Access Bank Ghana has announced a cash donation of GH¢50,000 towards the construction of the Ashanti Regional Press Centre Project being spearheaded by the Ghana Journalists Association. …
… media practitioners from the Bono and Ahafo regions, was held on the theme: ‘Shaping a Future at Peace: The Role of the Youth and Media in Building Peaceful Cities.’ A former Deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, in his address, called on the Ghana Journalists Association …
… Speaking about some of the memorable works he produced during his years at Graphic Showbiz, Mr Dadson said one of his stories nearly won him the Ghana Journalists Association Journalist of the Year award. …
Harrison Kofi Belley, a senior lecturer at Ho Technical University and Ghana Journalists Association chairman, argues that Ghana's efforts to combat vote buying will fail unless law enforcement also targets those who accept bribes, not just those offering them. He contends that addressing both the supply and demand sides of electoral bribery is essential to protecting Ghana's democratic system.
Harrison Kofi Belley, a senior lecturer at Ho Technical University and Ghana Journalists Association chairman, argues that Ghana's efforts to combat vote buying will fail unless law enforcement also targets those who accept bribes, not just those offering them. He contends that addressing both the supply and demand sides of electoral bribery is essential to protecting Ghana's democratic system.
Harrison Kofi Belley, a Senior Lecturer at Ho Technical University and Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association, has warned that vote buying has spread beyond political parties into churches, academia, and other institutions, becoming an increasing threat to the country's democratic values.
Francis Owusu Antwi, the Bono East Regional Minister, has called on the media to be cautious in their reporting to maintain public trust while holding leaders accountable, emphasizing that ethical and balanced journalism is essential for transparency and good governance. Speaking at the Second Graduation of A ONE Media College in Techiman, he urged graduates to uphold professional ethics and standards in serving the public interest with integrity, fairness and accuracy.
A JoyNews pre-forum survey in the Volta Region found widespread awareness and concern among voters about vote buying and illicit political financing in Ghana's electoral process, with some respondents reporting direct experience of the practice. The Democracy Is Not For Sale Forum, scheduled for Ho on July 31, aims to bring citizens and stakeholders together to discuss illicit political financing and protect Ghana's democratic process.
Journalists from the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Ashanti Region visited EPA Regional Director Dr Jackson Adiyah Nyantakyi to condole with him following the death of his wife, Mrs Vida Catherine Nyantakyi, who passed away after a short illness. The delegation assured him of media support in announcing funeral activities, with final funeral rites scheduled for September 19 at Ahafo Mim in the Ahafo Region.
Ghana faces a challenge in protecting both freedom of expression and individual dignity while maintaining democratic principles. The article reflects on tensions between defending speech freedoms and enforcing legal boundaries against social media commentators.
The Western and Western North branches of the Ghana Journalists Association have launched the 2026 Media and Corporate Impact Awards, scheduled for September 5, 2026 in Takoradi with Damang Gold Mine as headline sponsor. The awards aim to promote journalism excellence and recognize corporate organizations contributing to development in the two regions.
The Western and Western North branches of the Ghana Journalists Association have launched the 2026 Media and Corporate Impact Awards, set for Takoradi on September 5, 2026, to recognise excellence in journalism and corporate contributions to development in the two regions. The event, sponsored by Damang Gold Mine and themed "Informing Progress, Investing in People," reflects the GJA's commitment to celebrating journalists and institutions that play important roles in national development.
The Concerned Citizens of Ghana called on Nigerian authorities to protect workers of Ghanaian-owned Jonah Capital in Abuja following allegations of intimidation, harassment, and destruction of company property, and appealed to Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and High Commission in Nigeria to engage Nigerian authorities on the matter.
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.
The Ghana Journalists Association's Western Regional branch has launched the 2026 Western and Western North Journalism Excellence Awards and Corporate Awards, themed "Reporting Progress. Investing in People," to recognize outstanding journalism and corporate contributions to community development in the two regions. The branch called on government, media owners and corporate Ghana to invest in journalists and safeguard press freedom.
President Mahama will undertake a two-day working visit to the Volta Region on Thursday and Friday as part of his "Accounting to the People Tour," during which he will inspect the Ho Sports Stadium on Thursday, July 17, at 1000 hours and interact with residents. The government intends to upgrade the Ho Sports Stadium to FIFA Category B-standard, and construction works on an AstroTurf project at Ho Technical University are underway by Ghana Gas.
James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, commended journalists at a breakfast meeting with the Ghana Journalists Association chapter, reaffirming the government's view of the media as a strategic development partner and pledging to strengthen collaboration with the press.
The Ghana Journalists Association's Western and Western North branches have launched the 2026 Media and Corporate Impact Awards to recognise outstanding journalism and corporate organisations contributing to regional development. The initiative, themed "Reporting Progress. Investing in People," will honour journalists whose work has influenced public discourse and promoted accountability, as well as companies whose investments and corporate social responsibility initiatives have positively impacted communities.
The Central Regional Chairman of the NDC, Richard Kofi Asiedu, has apologized to Obaatanpa Radio and the media for his conduct during an incident on June 25, 2026, when he and others reportedly stormed the station over objectionable content on its morning programme. He admitted his actions were inappropriate, stated he is not above the law, and expressed willingness to discuss compensation if the station suffered financial loss.
The Volta Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association has received 20 bags of cement from the Ho Central MP and GH¢5,000 from Doelyn Company Limited to support construction of its Press Centre Phase Two Project, which will serve as a permanent home and resource centre for journalists in the region.
The family and Dagbon Traditional Council have announced a three-day Adua—Islamic collective religious gatherings to seek Allah's mercy for the deceased—scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The Council described the late King as a symbol of peace and unity, urging the people of Dagbon to maintain peace during the mourning period.
Members of the Ghana Journalists Association in the Eastern Region participated in a two-day training workshop in Koforidua to strengthen media reporting on green innovation and sustainable development, organised by the University of Environment and Sustainable Development in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
The Ghana Journalists Association has condemned an alleged assault on Adom Brands journalist Obrempongba Kwame Owusu by military personnel during curfew enforcement in Nkwanta South, Oti Region. The GJA is calling for an investigation, identification of those involved, accountability, and assurances for journalist safety in the area.
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.
The Ghana Journalists Association has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the National Democratic Congress Central Region branch, demanding it publicly apologise to Obaatanpa Radio, compensate the station for losses, and withdraw court action against it, following reports that NDC regional executives stormed the radio station's premises and forced it off air.
International Justice Mission and the National Commission for Civic Education have signed an MoU to strengthen public education on child protection and labour exploitation across Ghana. The partnership has already implemented a capacity-building workshop for district-level NCCE officers and developed educational materials for nationwide public awareness campaigns.
International Justice Mission says it has trained 87 journalists across Ghana since December 2025 under partnership with the Ghana Journalists Association to strengthen media reporting on child trafficking and labour exploitation. The training has been rolled out in the five northern regions, Volta and Oti regions, and Greater Accra.
The Ghana Journalists Association's Central Region Branch condemned an alleged attack on Obatanpa Radio in Kasoa and called for a transparent police investigation and prosecution of those responsible, regardless of political affiliation. The Association also called on the National Democratic Congress to publicly condemn the incident, apologise to victims and media practitioners, and take disciplinary action against any party officials found responsible.
The General Secretary of the Ghana Journalists Association has called on Parliament to enact a dedicated defamation law, saying the current reliance on common law principles leaves journalists vulnerable to litigation and creates uncertainty for media practitioners, the judiciary, and the public. He argues that a comprehensive law would provide clear standards for what constitutes defamation, available legal defences, remedies for complainants, and applicable sanctions.
Ghana Journalists Association General Secretary Dominic Hlordze warns that powerful individuals are increasingly using defamation lawsuits to intimidate journalists and silence investigative reporting, targeting those perceived as lacking financial resources to defend themselves in court. More than 15 defamation and related cases are currently pending against journalists and media organisations across the country.
A UniMAC lawyer warns that Ghana's reliance on common law rather than codified defamation legislation creates legal uncertainty and allows powerful individuals to weaponize courts through Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) intended to burden and silence journalists rather than seek justice.
The Ghana Journalists Association warns that a rising tide of defamation lawsuits is forcing journalists out of reporting and into courtrooms, with over 15 cases currently pending against journalists and media houses. The GJA General Secretary cited the financial burden of litigation as a significant deterrent that undermines journalism's core function of holding power to account.
The Ghana Journalists Association has expressed concern over the conviction and seven-day jail sentence handed to Larry Alans Dogbey, Managing Editor of The Herald, for contempt of court in connection with a publication about a legal dispute. The GJA said it is seeking legal guidance to determine its response and called on media practitioners and the public to remain calm while legal processes continue.
The Bank of Ghana held a four-day media capacity-building programme in the Eastern, Ashanti, Central, and Volta regions to deepen public understanding of monetary policy, exchange rates, inflation, and reserve management. BoG officials warned that misconceptions about these topics distort public discourse and market expectations, urging journalists to combat misinformation through accurate financial reporting.