The National Executive of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has reconstituted its Statutory Committees pursuant to Articles 30, 31, and 32 of the Association’s 2004 Constitution.

The move aims to support effective administration, professional development, and strategic growth while assisting the National Executive in executing its duties.

The reconstituted committees comprise veteran journalists, media managers, and experienced industry professionals.

Reconstituted Statutory Committees

1. Membership Vetting Committee

- Chairperson: Albert Kwabena Dwumfour (GJA President)

- Members:

* Kissi Yeboah (Veteran Journalist, formerly with GNA)

* Seth Eyiah (Editor-In-Chief, GBC)

* Peter Ankomah (Editor, Daily Dispatch Newspaper)

* Nana Yaa Konadu (Presenter, Despite Media - Peace FM)

2. Professional Development Committee

- Chairperson: Rebecca Ekpe (GJA Vice President)

- Members:

* Kofi Yeboah (Former General Secretary, GJA / Lecturer, Wisconsin International University College)

* Cliff Ekufful (Assistant Editor, Ghanaian Times, New Times Corporation)

* George Ramsey Benamba (Chief Editor, GNA)

* Kweku Owusu Peprah (Head of Joy Brands, Multimedia Group)

3. Social Affairs Committee

- Chairperson: Suleiman Mustapha (GJA Organising Secretary)

- Members:

* Isaac Owusu Asare (Editor, GBC)

* Linda Asante Agyei (Former Vice President, GJA)

* Isaac Nuamah Yeboah (Editor, Daily Analyst Newspaper)

* Maame Efua Mensah (Editor, UTV, Despite Media Group)

4. International Relations Committee

- Chairperson: Dominic Hlordzi (GJA General Secretary)

- Members:

* Mary Mensah (Foreign Editor, Graphic Communications Group Limited)

* Zambaga Rufai (Freelance Journalist)

* Ken Sackey (Deputy News Editor, GNA)

* Yaw Obeng Manu (Editor, The Publisher Newspaper)

5. Finance and Resource Mobilisation Committee

- Chairperson: Bertha Badu Agyei (GJA Treasurer)

- Members:

* Charles Benoni Okine (Director, Corporate Affairs & External Relations, MIIF)

* Audrey Dekalu (Former Treasurer, GJA)

* Nii Odartey Lamptey (Senior Manager, GBC)

* Michael Ocquaye (Deputy News Editor, Graphic Communications Group Limited)

Swearing-In and Official Details

The new committee members will be officially sworn into office on Monday, August 17, 2026, during the 77th Anniversary Lecture / Symposium of the Ghana Journalists Association at the British Council in Accra.

The National Executive expressed appreciation to the appointees for accepting the call to serve, noting confidence in their ability to promote high professional standards, safeguard press freedom, and enhance member welfare.