Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has been re-elected as President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), securing a decisive mandate to lead the association for another term.
The election saw Mr Dwumfour triumph over his challengers with an overwhelming majority, reaffirming the confidence of the media fraternity in his leadership.
Albert Kwabena Dwumfour
His 445 votes, representing 64.49% of the total valid votes, was enough to beat competition from Charles Yao Mawusi, who polled 245 votes (35.51%).
Albert Dwumfuor first assumed the presidency in 2022.
Mr Dwumfour’s re-election comes after a tenure marked by vigorous advocacy for press freedom, improved welfare for journalists, and stronger engagement with stakeholders in Ghana’s media landscape.
His campaign emphasised continuity, with pledges to further enhance journalists’ working conditions, push for better remuneration, and uphold media professionalism in the face of growing challenges.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
Senior News Editor at the Kumasi unit of The Multimedia Group, Kofi Adu Domfeh, has been elected as the new Ashanti Regional chairperson of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA).
Kofi Adu Domfeh
His victory came after a keenly contested election held across the country to choose new regional and national executives for the association.
Mr Domfeh, who is known for his strong advocacy for ethical journalism and climate change, will now lead the Ashanti Regional chapter of the GJA after winning with 16 votes, while his opponent pulled 15 votes.
In his campaign, Mr Domfeh outlined a three-point vision focusing on continuous professional integrity, dignity in ethical practice, and accountability within the media fraternity in the region.
He pledged to restore the association’s credibility and build a more vibrant and inclusive media community in Ashanti.
Speaking after his election, Domfeh expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the confidence reposed in him and promised to work tirelessly to uplift the standards of journalism in the region.
“I am humbled by the support and trust. Together, we will raise the bar of professionalism, protect the integrity of our work, and ensure the welfare of every journalist is prioritized,” he said.
He will serve in the administration with GBC’s Nicholas Osei-Wusu as Regional Vice President, Media General’s Beatrice Spio Gabbrah as General Secretary and Dr. Neta Kris Abiana Pasram as Treasurer.
Adu Domfeh’s election has been widely welcomed by journalists and stakeholders within the region, with many expressing optimism about the future of the association under his leadership.Source: Nana Boakye Yiadom
The elections were part of a nationwide exercise by the GJA to usher in a new crop of leaders at both national and regional levels to steer the affairs of the association for the next term.
The Law Students’ Union (LSU) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has honoured Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, with a Citation of appreciation as part of the Union’s 20th anniversary celebration, held at the esteemed Longford Event Centre.
Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah aka COKA displaying the citation
The citation commends Chairman COKA as “an extraordinary statesman, a consummate leader, and a benevolent pillar of support,” recognising his outstanding leadership, unwavering generosity, and deep commitment to the advancement of Ghana’s youth, particularly aspiring legal professionals.
It further highlights his significant contributions to the student body, including financial sponsorship, mentorship, and strategic guidance, which have played a vital role in empowering the next generation of legal minds.
“You saw in us not just students, but the promise of a brighter Ghana. With a father’s heart and a statesman’s foresight, you chose to invest in that promise. For this, we are eternally grateful,” the citation reads.
President of the Law Students’ Union, Evans Osei Bonsu, formally presented the framed citation to Chairman COKA, noting that the honour extends beyond the occasion itself.
“This is more than a gesture; it is a modest symbol of the deep respect, appreciation, and admiration we hold for you. Your impact resonates across generations,” he remarked.
Chairman COKA, largely respected for his community leadership and political involvement, has consistently championed education and youth empowerment initiatives across Ghana. This latest recognition further cements his reputation as a role model, one whose impactful actions continue to inspire and shape the next generation of Ghanaian leaders.
The program constituted part of a more extensive celebration commemorating 20 years of the KNUST Law Students’ Union’s dedication to legal education, student advocacy, and professional development.
Dozens of people have been injured and at least three have been reported dead following a series of anti-government demonstrations in Togo, which were violently suppressed by law enforcement agencies over the weekend.
The protests, organised by online activists and youth-led civic movements, called for the release of political detainees and the resignation of President Faure Gnassingbé, now President of the Council of State Ministers.
What began as peaceful demonstrations quickly descended into chaos as clashes erupted between protesters and security forces in the capital, Lomé.
A scene from the violent
Security personnel used tear gas to disperse crowds, while protesters retaliated by hurling stones and other projectiles. The confrontations, particularly fierce on Friday and Saturday, turned parts of Lomé, especially opposition strongholds such as Bè, into virtual war zones.
Eyewitnesses reported scenes of running battles, with security forces chasing demonstrators into homes and neighbourhoods.
Though Togolese authorities have not officially disclosed casualty figures, local media and human rights organisations report that at least seven people were killed, with dozens more sustaining injuries, some of them serious.
On Sunday, a coalition of 23 civil society organisations operating under the banner of the National Platform for Civic Space and Development Effectiveness issued a statement condemning what they described as the “disproportionate use of force against peaceful demonstrators.”
The coalition has called for an immediate and independent investigation into the violent police crackdown.
“Peaceful protest is a fundamental right, recognised both by the Togolese Constitution and by international instruments ratified by our country,” the coalition emphasised.
In response, the Togolese government released a statement late on 29th June, accusing the protest organisers, particularly those based abroad, of orchestrating a “campaign of disinformation, hatred, violence, incivility, and civil disobedience.”
The government vowed to take legal action against those behind the three-day demonstration.
Authorities also reiterated the national ban on public demonstrations, which has been in effect since 2022 due to what officials describe as “security concerns”.
By Sunday, a tense calm had returned to the capital. Commercial activity resumed at key locations such as the Assigamé Central Market, with many shops reopening after days of disruption.
Some Togolese nationals living in Ghana have also condemned the recent developments in their home country, accusing the Faure family of maintaining autocratic rule in Togo for the past 50 years.
Jonas Bogavi, a Togolese resident of Ho in the Volta Region, expressed his frustration after receiving a call from his mother on Saturday, 28th June, informing him of the passing of his grandmother and the immediate plans for her burial.
However, he says the current unrest has made it impossible for him to travel.
“I had planned to ride my motorbike to attend my grandmother’s funeral over the weekend, but I’m afraid to enter Togo because of what I’m seeing on social media,” he lamented.
President Faure Gnassingbé, who has been in power since 2005 following the death of his father, the late President Eyadéma Gnassingbé, was sworn in as President of the Council of Ministers in May.
His current position carries no official term limits, a point that continues to fuel public frustration and allegations of authoritarian entrenchment.
Adding to the public discontent was the controversial arrest and psychiatric detention of Togolese rapper Narcisse Essowè Tchalla, also known as Aamron, in May.
The incident is widely seen as a catalyst for the recent surge in protests.
Over 50 people were arrested during demonstrations held on 6 June in response to his detention. While the majority have since been released, at least three individuals reportedly remain in custody.
The situation in Togo remains volatile, with growing calls for political reform, accountability, and respect for civil liberties.Source: Blamé Ekoué, Lomé and Albert Kuzor
Dear Patriots and Delegates of Oforikrom Constituency,
I am excited to officially declare my intention to contest for the position of Youth Organizer in our great constituency. This is not just about holding a title, it’s about uniting, energizing, and mobilizing our youth to secure victory in 2028.
Godfred Osei Bimpong
The NDC must hear our footsteps because we are not just coming for positions, we are coming for POWER! it takes courage, bravery, strategy, and dedication to snatch power from our opponents, and I am ready to lead that charge.
As your Youth Organizer, I will:
✅ Empower and organize our youth with skills, resources, and unwavering motivation.
✅ Strengthen our grassroots to ensure every young voice is heard and every vote counts.
✅ *Foster unity and innovation to outwork, outsmart, and outpace the NDC.
Together, we are not just a force we are *THE FORCE that will bring the NPP back to power in 2028. Let’s rise, fight, and win together!!
In a bold and strategic move that signals renewed energy within the Ken Ohene Agyapong 2028 campaign, respected lawyer, media executive, and seasoned political communicator, Kwaku Amoh-Darteh, has officially been appointed as the Head of Campaign Communications for Team Ken.
The appointment, confirmed by Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong yesterday, has sent waves through Ghana’s political landscape. Many observers view this as a powerful consolidation of legal brilliance, media mastery, and message precision, all wrapped in one appointment.
Mr.Ken Ohene Agyapong Kwaku Amoh-Darteh
Mr. Amoh-Darteh, currently serves as the General Manager of Kencity Media Limited, the media powerhouse that oversees Net2 TV, Oman FM, Ashh FM, and Nap Radio. His leadership in that space has earned him a reputation for discipline, fearless truth-telling, and unwavering professionalism.
Beyond his media portfolio, he is also a private legal practitioner with his own law chambers and a strong record of political engagement within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). His combination of law, media, and grassroots communication strategy makes him a uniquely qualified force heading into a fiercely contested internal race.
Analysts say the appointment has already unsettled rival camps, many of whom now face a communications front anchored in law, loyalty, and logic, a trifecta rarely seen in modern Ghanaian politics.
As the 2026 NPP presidential primaries draw closer, many believe Kwaku Amoh-Darteh will play a critical role in shaping the national discourse, not just with facts, but with fire, clarity, and conviction.
GHANA JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATON (GJA)
NATIONAL AND REGIONAL EXECUTIVE ELECTIONS 2025
GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTIONS
The following guidelines would be followed in conducting National and Regional Executive Elections of the Ghana Journalists Association.
(1) The election would be held on Monday, 30th June 2025 at the following centres throughout the country.
i. Greater Accra
Ghana News Agency
Graphic Communications Group
New Times Corporation
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
Ghana International Press Centre, Accra
Tema – GBC Obonu FM
ii. Volta Region: Ho – GJA Press Centre
iii. Central Region: Cape Coast Graphic Office, Fourth Ridge
iv. Western Region: Takoradi, Press Centre, Windy Ridge Office
v. Bono Region: Sunyani – Regional Electoral Commission Office
vi. Northern Region: Tamale, GBC Offices
vii. Upper West: Wa, GJA Office, Block C.
viii. Upper East: Bolga, Electoral Commission’s Municipal Office
ix. Ashanti Region: Kumasi, Regional Electoral Commission Office
x. Bono East: Techiman, Electoral Commission Office
xi. Eastern Region – Electoral Commission Regional Office
(2) The poll will start at 8:00 am and close at 3:00 pm.
(3) Mode of Identification:- Strictly by the Ghana Card, Voters I.D. Card and National Passport that bears the photograph and name of the Journalist would be accepted as Voter Identification Card.
(4) Counting, Announcing and Declaration of the Results at the Voting Centres.
a) Ballots shall be counted and results announced at each voting centre strictly after 3:00 pm.
b) Each candidate will be represented by one (1) Polling Agent at the voting
centre.
c) The Regional Executive Election Results shall be declared at the Regional Voting Centre and results communicated via a designated platform announced by the GJA Elections Committee.
(5) Transmission of Results: Results of the National and Regional Executive Elections at the voting centres stated above would be emailed to Electoral Services Department mail (electiondept.ec@gmail.com) and WhatsApp same to a Platform created for that purpose.
(6) The National Executive Elections Results from the various voting centres would be collated at the Press Centre, Accra, and the final results would be declared there.
(7) Voting Offences:-
It is an offence to:-
Vote or attempt to vote more than once for a particular position.
Buy or Sell votes
Compel somebody to vote in a particular way.
Obstruct a delegate from freely exercising his or her right to vote
Display your marked ballot paper in such a way as to make it known to others the candidate you are voting for.
Take photo of how you voted in any particular way.
Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called for the removal of the entire leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC), asserting that the current team is unfit to manage credible elections in Ghana.
“There has to be a change… The three top leadership must all go. They have managed the commission so badly,” he said.
Speaking on Joy News on Wednesday, June 25, Asiedu Nketia criticised the Commission’s handling of recent electoral matters, particularly the unresolved parliamentary election in Ablekuma North, which he described as symptomatic of deeper institutional failure.
“You cannot still be having an election that will go into a stalemate. There is no anticipation of any stalemate in our laws unless people don’t want to do their work well… It’s a clear case of negligence or inability to perform its functions,” he stated.
Johnson Asiedu Nketia EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and other officials
He cited the disenfranchisement of the SALL constituency in the 2020 general elections as the beginning of what he believes has been a consistent pattern of poor performance under the leadership of EC Chairperson Jean Mensa.
“Six months on after the election, and we still don’t have an elected MP. That must tell you something is wrong,” he said.
“This commission, as presently constituted, took over the reins of the Electoral Commission, and they have never done a satisfactory election… First was SALL. A whole constituency went unrepresented for four years. Now, Ablekuma North. And the Ayawaso West by-election? Everything has been messed up,” he added.
Asiedu Nketia argued that the Electoral Commission needs to be fundamentally restructured to meet its constitutional mandate.
“Resetting the EC means bringing it back to an institution that is fit for purpose. The way it is existing now, it is not fit for purpose.”
He concluded with a stinging rebuke of the current administration’s continued support for the EC’s leadership:
“If in any serious country we want to maintain this type of Electoral Commission, then I don’t know what the country is about.”By:Citi Newsroom
Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has strongly rejected suggestions that political considerations are influencing the ongoing impeachment proceedings against suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing such claims as “unfounded” and without merit.
Addressing the public shortly after Justice Torkornoo’s press briefing on Wednesday, June 25, he maintained that the process is being guided strictly by law and due process, not political interest.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu
“It does not matter how sensitive your position, once Ghanaian law dictates that certain processes must be taken in respect of alleged misconduct, the rules must come into play. That is the only guiding principle President Mahama has operated by in all of this. Any claim, reference, or imputation of a political motive to the President in respect of these processes is unfounded, false, and cannot be allowed to stand,” he said.
His remarks came in direct response to a statement delivered earlier by Chief Justice Torkornoo, who alleged that the ongoing proceedings violate natural justice, procedural fairness, and the dignity of her office.
At a press conference in Accra, the Chief Justice claimed the investigative committee had:
Denied her legal representation on the first day of hearings,
Failed to specify the charges against her,
Prevented key petitioners from testifying, and
Subjected her to invasive searches and denied access to family support during proceedings.
“These violations have not stopped. Indeed, they have escalated beyond anything I could have imagined as possible in justice delivery,” she said, warning that the process threatens “the very foundation of judicial independence in Ghana.”
Justice Torkornoo was suspended from office on April 22, 2025, after President Mahama acted on a prima facie determination made in consultation with the Council of State. This action triggered Article 146(10) of the 1992 Constitution, which allows the President to suspend a Chief Justice while a formal investigation into alleged misconduct is conducted.
Following constitutional protocol under Article 146(6), a five-member committee was formed to investigate the multiple petitions filed against her. The committee’s proceedings are being held in-camera, a standard practice for such investigations, though one that Justice Torkornoo has publicly criticised as opaque and intimidating.
Her efforts to halt the proceedings through the courts, including four separate legal actions, were all dismissed by the Supreme Court.
While Justice Torkornoo’s public allegations have raised concerns among some civil society groups and segments of the legal fraternity, the government insists that the process remains constitutionally grounded and politically neutral.
“As yet, absolutely no evidence has been furnished in any way, shape, or form to support allegations of political interference,” Kwakye Ofosu asserted.. Source:Patricia Boakye
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has cautioned members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rise above religious and tribal sentiments as the party prepares to elect its flagbearer for the 2028 general election.
Speaking at the launch of the party’s new think tank, the Patriotic Institute, on Wednesday, 25 June, Mr Kufuor urged the NPP to remain committed to democratic values and choose a leader, who can offer real solutions to the country’s problems.
His comments come in the wake of internal tensions and personal attacks against some potential aspirants following the party’s announcement that its flagbearer election will be held on 31 January, 2026.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor
With early jostling for leadership heating up, Mr Kufuor’s words were a timely reminder for party members to focus on substance over sectarianism.
“We are a democratic party and we uphold common humanity,” the former President said.
“In a democracy, we don’t go for tribe or religion or gender but the individual. It is one man, one vote, and if we want power, we have to present a person who will be convincing to the generality of the electorate.”
He stressed that the party’s choice must be guided by the candidate’s ability to tackle the pressing issues facing Ghanaians.
Mr Kufuor warned that perpetuating identity politics only reinforces negative stereotypes.
“We’ve been brushed by our opponents as a tribal party — and these days, we are even adding religion. If these things come from our own mouths, then I tell you, we are perpetuating it ourselves,” he lamented.
He urged the party to “tell the truth to ourselves” and focus on selecting a leader who can unify the country and “help solve the problems of the community at large, so it benefits and spreads across the board for all.”Source: MyJoyOnline.com
