Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has been re-elected as President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the association’s keenly contested National Executive Elections, reinforcing his mandate to lead the association for another term.
The elections, which took place on Monday across designated polling centers, saw Dwumfour securing 445 votes, representing 64.49% of the total valid votes cast, while his main challenger, Charles Yao Mawusi, managed 245 votes (35.51%).
In the Vice-Presidential contest, Rebecca Ekpe emerged victorious with 414 votes (60.35%), defeating Mary Mensah, who polled 272 votes (39.65%). Ekpe’s victory is seen by many within the media fraternity as a sign of continuity and her commitment to championing the welfare of journalists, particularly women in the profession.
For the General Secretary position, veteran broadcast journalist Dominic Hlordzi clinched victory with 443 votes (64.20%) against Akwasi Agyeman, who obtained 247 votes (35.80%). Hlordzi’s win positions him to continue efforts at strengthening administrative structures within the GJA.
In a closely fought contest for the Organising Secretary role, Suleiman Mustapha was elected with 365 votes (53.21%), defeating Maxwell Kudekor, who received 321 votes (46.79%).
The Public Affairs portfolio saw Zadok Kwame Gyesi winning with 355 votes (52.06%), while his opponent, Caesar Abagali, polled 327 votes (47.94%). Gyesi is expected to drive the association’s communication strategy and strengthen its public engagement.
For the Treasurer position, Theodora A. Amedetor Yakanou emerged winner with 383 votes (52.61%), defeating Bertha Badu-Agyei, who garnered 327 votes (47.39%).
The collation of results was completed at approximately 5:48 p.m. at the GJA collation center in Accra, where the results were projected before awaiting the formal declaration to the public.
The 2025 GJA elections were conducted under tight supervision, with an emphasis on transparency and integrity to strengthen the confidence of journalists in the association’s electoral process. Turnout was described as encouraging by the Election Committee, with journalists expressing hope that the new leadership will prioritise welfare issues, capacity building, and advocacy for press freedom.
