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GJA climaxes celebration with 28th Awards ceremony
GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour delivering his address
Journalists across the length and breadth of the country on Saturday celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) with its famous awards to honour deserving practitioners for the year 2023.
This year’s awards marked the 28th edition and attracted high profile guests including the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Also in attendance were media professionals, government officials, the UN Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Charles Abani, and the Chairman of the National Media Commission, Yaw Boadu Ayeboafoh.
This year’s theme, “75 Years of Excellence in Journalism: The Role of the Media in Democratic Governance and Elections,” highlighted the essential role of the press in promoting accountability, transparency, and informed decision-making among the public, especially during election cycles.
Edward Adeti of ‘Reporters Without Borders’ fame was named the 2023 Paul Archibald Vianney (PAV) Ansah Journalist of the Year for his investigative piece,“Stealing from the Sick.”
His documentary exposed systemic drug shortages at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital.
Jonathan Donkor and Benedicta Gyimah Folley from The Ghanain Times displaying their awards. Photos; Stephanie Birikorang
Other recipients included Jonathan Donkor and Benedicta Gyimaah Folley of The Ghanaian Times, as Road Safety Journalist of the Year for his impactful feature on the dangers of defective vehicle tires, and Gender Journalist of the Year for her piece on the persecution of women accused of witchcraft respectively.
Other winners were Beatrice Senadju from GBC, who took home Female Journalist of the Year, and Edward Acquah of the Ghana News Agency, who was awarded Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist of the Year. The Fourth Estate’s Seth J. Bokpe also continued his winning streak by claiming Best Reporter in Democracy and Good Governance for the third year running.
The president urged the media to tackle the growing challenge of disinformation as the nation approaches the 2024 general elections
By Stephanie Birikorang
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IGP to arrest perpetrators of violence at the Ablekuma North elections – Nana B
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has disclosed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has pledged to arrest all those involved in the recent violence at the Ablekuma North elections.
In a Facebook post, Nana B said the assurance was given during a meeting between political parties and the IGP over security preparations for the upcoming Akwatia by-election, scheduled for September 2, 2025.
According to him, the NPP delegation, made up of himself, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central Henry Quartey, and DCOP Kwasi Ofori, urged the IGP to take swift action against the perpetrators of the violence.
He explained that their images had been widely captured in photos and videos, and their arrest would serve as a warning to others planning to cause disturbances in future elections.
“The IGP assured the NPP that the police will very soon arrest all the perpetrators of the Ablekuma North elections violence,” Nana B stated.
He further disclosed that the police plan to deploy about 5,000 officers to ensure adequate security across all polling stations during the Akwatia by-election.
The NPP, however, called on the police not to apply the law selectively.
Nana B noted that while some persons linked to the NPP have been arrested over social media commentary, others aligned with different political parties appear to have been left off the hook.
Despite this concern, the NPP expressed appreciation to the IGP for engaging political parties ahead of the by-election.
The party said it expects concrete steps to be taken to bring the perpetrators of the Ablekuma North violence to book.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Efforts are underway to fix the Ofankor–Nsawam Road – Ghana Highway Authority assures drivers
The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) has assured motorists that steps are being taken to repair the bad portions of the Ofankor–Nsawam Road.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the Authority said it had taken note of recent demonstrations and complaints from drivers, especially over the stretch between Sapeiman and Medie/Sansam junction.
According to the statement, the contractor has already fixed parts of the damaged road.
It mentioned that as of Monday, August 18, about five gangs were working on both the northbound and southbound lanes to improve safety and riding comfort.
The GHA appealed to drivers and commuters to be patient and cautious while using the road and to cooperate with traffic wardens and flagmen to avoid traffic jams.
It added that law enforcement officers had also been engaged to help manage traffic.
The Authority expressed regret over the inconvenience caused by the works and assured the public that the project would be completed.
It said regular updates would be given on the progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
