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GJA awards to be held in Kumasi for the first time
For the first time in 29 years, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards will be held outside Accra.
This year’s ceremony will take place at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.
GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor, announced the decision during a visit to the venue, expressing gratitude to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Manhyia Palace for their support and warm reception.
He said the move marks a historic moment for the Association, describing it as an opportunity to celebrate Ghanaian journalism in an environment rich with culture and tradition.
“After 29 years, we are moving the flagship awards of the Association from the national capital, Accra, to the capital of the Ashanti Region, Kumasi — specifically, to the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall,” Mr. Dwumfuor said.
He explained that this year’s event will be held under the gracious patronage of the Asantehene and will reflect the rich royal traditions of the Ashanti Kingdom.
The GJA President, who led a delegation to inspect the venue, expressed satisfaction with preparations so far.
“Everything is turning out positive. We have inspected the facilities here at the Jubilee Hall, and we are confident that the 29th GJA Awards will be a memorable and successful event,” he said.
The GJA Awards is the country’s biggest annual event celebrating excellence in journalism, honouring outstanding reporters, editors, photojournalists, and media houses across Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced a series of reforms aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and youth development in Ghana’s sports sector.
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament today, Mr. Adams said the Ministry had set up a Fixed Asset Coordinating Unit within the National Sports Authority (NSA) to properly assess and manage the value of national sports infrastructure.
The move, he explained, is meant to boost revenue generation and ensure accountability in the management of state-owned sports facilities.
The Minister revealed plans to introduce an e-ticketing system across all stadiums and sporting events in the country.
According to him, this initiative will make event management more transparent, efficient, and secure.
Mr. Adams further disclosed that the Ministry is in the final stages of completing a new National Sports Policy, which for the first time will fully integrate recreation into Ghana’s national development agenda.
The policy, he said, is expected to be ready by the first quarter of 2026.
Another key announcement was the creation of a School Sports Agency, which he described as a “critical structure to drive talent discovery, youth engagement, and athlete development from the ground up.”
He said the agency will serve as the foundation for grooming Ghana’s future champions.
Mr. Adams assured Parliament that the Ministry remains committed to building a modern, inclusive, and accountable sports and recreation ecosystem that delivers value, opportunity, and national pride.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended the ongoing prosecution of former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, stressing that the case is backed by solid evidence and involves serious offences.
The office explained that Dr Abdul-Hamid, who is facing trial before the Criminal High Court in Accra, is charged with conspiracy to commit extortion, extortion by a public officer, using public office for profit, and money laundering.
It indicated that he and two NPA officials allegedly plotted to extort about GH¢291 million and US$332,000 from bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies between December 2022 and December 2024.
The OSP said he is also accused of unlawfully receiving GH¢24 million and GH¢230,000 from oil transporters under the guise of performing official duties, and of using his position for personal gain.
According to the office, investigations showed that he possessed GH¢15.3 million, an amount far beyond his legitimate income and suspected to be proceeds of crime.
It revealed that assets worth over GH¢100 million and US$100,000 have been seized and frozen, with additional properties still under tracing.
The OSP maintained that the prosecution is a major step toward protecting public funds and promoting accountability in the petroleum sector, adding that no public official is above the law.
The case continues on Thursday, 13 November 2025.
By: Jacob Aggrey
