The Vice Chairman of the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC) USA Chapter, Mr Moses Klu Mensah, has referred to as on members of the Ghana Journalists Affiliation (GJA) to elect a reliable chief able to reworking the Affiliation.
Talking forward of the GJA nationwide elections slated for Monday, June 30, 2025, Mr Mensah emphasised the necessity for visionary management that would enhance the fortunes of the Affiliation.
He additionally recommended journalists nationwide for his or her important position in safeguarding democracy and professionalmoting nationwide improvement.
In a Fb submit, Mr Mensah lauded journalists for his or her courage, resilience, and dedication to fact, urging them to stay unwavering of their dedication to public accountability and nationwide improvement.
“As members of the Ghana Journalists Affiliation (GJA) prepare to move to the polls on Monday, I want to take this second to salute all devoted journalists throughout Ghana,” the submit learn.
“I urge you to stay steadfast in your obligation, standing agency by the reality, upholding the best standards of dignity, and persevering with to be the voice for the unvoiced. Ghana is dependent upon your braveness and unrelenting pursuit of fact to show corruption. Might the spirit of equity and patriotism information this election.”
The 2025 GJA elections will see twelve of the 13 approved candidates vying for various nationwide government positions.
These embody the workplaces of President, Vice President, General Secretary, Organising Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Affairs Officer. The Electoral Committee has confirmed that each one candidates have accomplished the balloting course of to find out their positions on the poll paper.
The presidential race is count oned to be intently contested between Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, the incumbent President searching for a second time period, and Mr Charles Yao Mawusi, a media advisor and reform advocate.
Each candidates are presenting distinct visions for the Affiliation, with Mr Dwumfour campaigning on continuity and achievements throughout his tenure, whereas Mr Mawusi focuses on transparency, unity, and stronger institutional reforms.
Voting will happen simultaneously in designated centres throughout the areas.
The Ghana Journalists Association, based in 1949, is the umbrella physique for journalists within the nation.
BY AGNES OPOKU SARPONG