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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.
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.
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