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December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

GJA Threatens to Return EC’s 4,500 Media Accreditations if Numbers Are Not Increased

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued a strong warning to the Electoral Commission (EC) regarding the allocation of media accreditations for the upcoming elections. Initially, the EC allocated 3,308 media accreditations, a decision that sparked significant criticism from journalists and

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

GJA President: Fact-Checking Is Crucial For Credible 2024 Elections

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, has emphasized that fact-checking is an essential, non-negotiable aspect of the 2024 general elections. Dwumfuor’s comments came in response to the rising tide of disinformation and fake news spreading across social

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

GJA President Proposes Private Members’ Bill To Promote Media Freedom

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin to support a Private Members’ Bill that will promote media freedom and ensure a good welfare regime for journalists. According

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

GJA Demands Commitment to Fight Galamsey from Presidential Candidates

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfour, has challenged all presidential candidates from various political parties to publicly pledge their commitment to combating illegal small-scale mining (galamsey). During a press conference in Accra, Mr. Dwumfour outlined several demands

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Demand Action From Police, Judiciary Over Assault On Journalists – Oppong Nkrumah To GJA

The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to increase pressure on the Ghana Police Service and the Judiciary to effectively address cases of attacks on journalists in the country. Mr Nkrumah emphasised the critical role

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

GJA, NMC Cross Swords Over Blacklisted NPP MPs

The National Media Commission (NMC) and the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) appear divided over the latter’s decision to blacklist two New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs. The GJA President Albert Dwumfour declared persona non grata, the Awutu Senya East MP Mavis Hawa Koomson and

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Blood Of Any Journalist Killed Will Be On Your Head– GJA Warns Media Houses

The umbrella body of journalists, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has made a blacklist declaration on the Member of Parliament (MP) for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama, banning all media houses to make their platforms available to the lawmaker. According to the