Kumasi: The Election Dispute Adjudication Committee (EDAC) of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has requested a postponement of the swearing-in of newly elected Ashanti Regional GJA executives. A release copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) stated that the EDAC had received a petition challenging the result of the Ashanti Regional Chairperson in the recently held GJA elections.
According to Ghana News Agency, the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected National and Regional Executives is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025. After reviewing the petition, EDAC is satisfied that it meets the constitutional requirements and will adjudicate on the matter. Given the ongoing petition concerning the Ashanti Region, the EDAC Chair, Mr. Zakaria Tanko Musah, has requested that the swearing-in for the Ashanti Region executives be postponed until after the determination of this matter.
The Committee expressed its commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent process. It will review the petition, gather evidence, and conduct hearings in accordance with the GJA constitution. A detailed timeline for the petition process will be communicated to stakeholders, ensuring all parties are kept informed. EDAC assures diligence and impartiality in handling the petition, urging all parties involved to remain calm.
Mr. Kofi Adu Domfeh, Senior News Editor at the Kumasi Unit of the Multimedia Group, was elected the new Ashanti Regional Chairperson of the GJA in the election held on June 30. He secured 16 votes, defeating his opponent, Ms. Georgina Ankomah, by a single vote. The Ashanti Regional GJA leadership also comprises Mr. Nicholas Osei-Wusu of GBC as Vice Chairperson, Ms. Beatrice Spio Gabbrah of Media General as Secretary, and Dr. Neta Kris Abiana Pasram as Treasurer, all of whom were elected unopposed.
At the national level, Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour was re-elected as President, securing more than 60 percent of the total valid votes cast. Mrs. Bertha Badu-Agyei of the Ghana News Agency was elected National Treasurer. Other elected national executives who will serve a three-year term are Ms. Rebecca Ekpe as Vice President; Mr. Dominic Hlordzi as General Secretary; Mr. Mustapha Suleiman as Organising Secretary; and Mr. Zadok Kwame Gyesi as Public Affairs Officer.
