By Rebecca Ampah

Rebecca Ekpe, Editor-in-Chief of GBC Online, has been elected Vice President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Association’s national executive elections held at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) premises in Accra and other regional polling stations.

She contested the position against Mary Tawiah Mensah, the Foreign Editor of the Daily Graphic and a former Public Affairs Officer of the Association. The all-female contest was closely watched, with both candidates bringing years of experience and service to the journalism profession.

Rebecca Ekpe

Out of a total of 686 valid votes cast, Rebecca Ekpe secured 414 votes, representing 60.35%, while Mary Tawiah Mensah received 272 votes, representing 39.65%.

The GJA election, which drew participation from media professionals across the country, was conducted under the supervision of the GJA Elections Committee. Voting proceeded smoothly, with ballots cast and counted at the various polling stations.

Rebecca Ekpe is known for her contributions to ethical journalism and media development. In 2017, she was honoured as the GJA Human Rights Journalist of the Year for her impactful reporting on child protection and social issues.

The final results were declared by the Elections Committee shortly after counting at the Press Center, with Ekpe emerging victorious in the race for the Vice President position.