In a fiercely contested election that kept members on edge, King Freeman Xorlali Nutsukpoe, a morning show host and news anchor with Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) Volta Star Radio, has emerged victorious as the new Treasurer of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Volta Region.

The elections, held on Monday, 30th June 2025, saw King Freeman clinch victory by a razor-thin margin of one vote, narrowly defeating the incumbent, Ewoenam Kpodo.

He secured victory by polling 26 votes against Ewoenam’s 25, thereby earning the mandate.

The outcome reflects the trust and confidence members have reposed in his capabilities and his five-point thematic campaign agenda.

In his victory address, King Freeman expressed heartfelt gratitude to members for entrusting him with what he described as a critical mandate at a crucial moment, when the association is in urgent need of funds to complete phase two of the Volta Press Centre project.

He acknowledged the weight of responsibility that comes with overseeing the association’s finances and pledged to ensure prudent financial management and full transparency.

He emphasised his unwavering commitment to prioritising the association’s financial health, assuring members that every decision under his stewardship would be in the best interest of both the membership and the association’s long-term development.

His election has been met with great optimism, as members look forward to his leadership in steering the GJA Volta’s financial affairs.

With his vast experience and media background, King Freeman is widely seen as being well-equipped to handle the treasury portfolio and to introduce innovative financial strategies to promote growth, sustainability, and accountability.

“We congratulate King Freeman on his election and wish him every success in his new role,” a member remarked. “We are confident that he will make a lasting impact on GJA Volta.”

Results from the Volta region

Mr Harrison Kofi Belley, a lecturer at the Ho Technical University, secured the chairmanship with 27 votes, defeating one-term incumbent Emmanuel Agbaxode of the Ghana News Agency (GNA), who garnered 24 votes.

The 1st Vice-Chairperson position was contested by Ivy Princila Setordjie of Joy News and MacLean Nordzi, a banker with the National Investment Bank (NIB), Ho Branch.

At the close of polls, Ivy emerged victorious with 34 votes, while MacLean obtained 17.

Meanwhile, Lambert Atsivor, who contested unopposed, was declared Secretary.