Press Release

For Immediate Release

Accra, June 11, 2025

The Elections Committee of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is pleased to announce the official publication of the full list of candidates approved after vetting to contest both national and regional executive positions of GJA Elections on June 30th, 2025.

A total of 13 national candidates and 49 regional candidates were approved by the Elections Committee to contest various leadership positions across the Association. However, nominations for the vice chairperson position in the Volta Region remain open until 5pm on Monday, June 17, 2025.

Approved candidates after vetting will be included in the Elections.
The publication of these nominations marks a significant milestone in the electoral process, setting the stage for a healthy and transparent democratic contest.
In line with the GJA’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and due process, the Vetting

Committee duly reviewed and investigated petitions that it received against some candidates in line with the relevant Constitutional provisions of the GJA Constitution as well as the decisions and recommendations of previous GJA Election Dispute Adjudication Committee.

The Committee commends the petitioners for their vigilance and their commitment to democratic due process within the Association.
It wishes all candidates the very best of luck.

Issued by:
GJA Elections Committee
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