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October 27, 2026
The leadership of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), led by its President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, to invite him to the association’s 30th Awards ceremony and to seek Parliament’s support for legislation aimed at improving the welfare of journalists.
The GJA said the Speaker has been nominated for special recognition at the milestone event, scheduled for November 7, 2026, and will be inducted into the newly established GJA Hall of Fame. The association said the President will be the special guest of honour and keynote speaker at the ceremony, and will present the honours to a few selected personalities, not more than 10, for their contribution to media development.
“We are not just here to invite you to be there as special guest of the 30th GJA Awards. We are also here to thank you for your continuous support,” Dwumfour said during the visit.
The GJA President commended the Speaker for advocating improved working conditions for journalists, including travelling across the country to engage media practitioners and listen to their challenges. He said the association was grateful for the Speaker’s support over the past four years, including financial support and representation at GJA programmes.
Dwumfour said the association was using the visit to formally invite the Speaker and to seek his support for a private member’s bill that would address the economic conditions of journalists and improve their welfare.
“We are ready to partner you and Parliament for that private member’s bill to look at improved working conditions for journalists,” he said.
The GJA said the economic condition of journalists has been a major factor in Ghana’s performance on the World Press Freedom Index, noting that since 2019 the index has included economic indicators that have affected the country’s ranking. The association said improving journalists’ welfare would help Ghana improve its position on the index and retain its place among the top media environments in Africa.
The association said it has historically ranked among the top three in Africa and is currently fourth, adding that it is working hard to regain its rightful position.
The GJA leadership said it remains committed to partnering Parliament and other stakeholders to strengthen media professionalism and improve the working conditions of journalists as it marks 30 years of rewarding excellence in the media.
Ghanamps.com