A total of 13 national candidates and 49 regional candidates have been approved by the Elections Committee of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) to contest various leadership positions for its elections to be held on June 30.

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All nominated candidates underwent a vetting process to ensure compliance with eligibility criteria.

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National candidates were vetted in person at the Ghana International Press Centre from Tuesday, June 3, to Thursday, June 5, whereas Regional candidates were vetted virtually. The results of the vetting were published on Friday, June 6.

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The approved candidates per the national list provided by the Elections Committee include Dwumfour Albert Kwabena and Mawusi Yao Charles, who are competing for the presidential position.

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The vice president slot is being contested by Ekpe Rebecca and Mensah Mary Tawiah, while Hlordzi Dominic and Agyeman Akwasi are vying for the General Secretary role.

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Kudekor Maxwell and Mustapha Suleiman are standing for Organising Secretary, with Badu-Agyei Bertha, Amedetor Theodora, and Rafui Zambaga all competing for Treasurer. Finally, the position of Public Affairs Officer is being contested by Ceasar Abagali and Zadok Kwame Gyesi.

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The Regional breakdown is as follows: Domfeh Kofi Adu and Ankomah Georgina Ama are contesting for Chairperson, Osei-Wusu Nicholas for Vice Chairperson, Spio-Garbrah Beatrice for Secretary, and Parsram Neta Kris Abiana for Treasurer in the Ashanti Region,

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For the Bono Region, Benneh-Siaw Regina is vying for Chairperson, Peprah Kwadwo Dennis for Vice Chairperson, Tebra Imoro Ayibani for Secretary, and Dayee Yao Daniel for Treasurer.

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In Bono East, Antwi Frederick is standing for Chairperson, Baffoe-Adjei Dominic for Vice Chairperson, Anas Sabit for Secretary, and Asante Mavis for Treasurer.

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Buadu Kingsley Nana and Yarboi-Tetteh David are contesting the Chairperson slot in the Central Region, with Marfo Adu Gyamfi running unopposed for Vice Chairperson.

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In the Eastern Region, the Chairperson position is being contested by Neequaye Yvonne, Kanarku Neil Nii Amartey, and Ampem Darko Koranteng Stephen. Agyeman Ama Takyiwaa Ampadu is contesting for Vice Chairperson, while Okunor Isaac Akwetey and Afful Gloria vie for Secretary.

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In the North East Region, Fugu Mohammed is the sole candidate for Chairperson.

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Yakubu Abdul-Majeed is contesting for Chairperson in the Northern Region, with Futukpor Albert for Secretary, and Kulamon Kantam Joyce for Treasurer.

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In the Oti Region, Ntow Kwabena is standing for Chairperson.

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The Tema Region has Dewornu Michael contesting for Chairperson, Kyei Patricia for Secretary, and Attiaka Edith Elikplim for Treasurer.

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In the Upper East Region, Sore Albert and Quansah Ebo-Bruce are both contesting the Chairperson position. Asaah Atinga Joshua is running for Vice Chairperson, Adongo Apubeo Anthony for Secretary, and Wegwi Raymond for Treasurer.

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Bomanjo Seidu Ibrahim and Kuorsoh Prosper are vying for Chairperson in the Upper West Region, with Naziru Alhassan and Awudu Ivan Domassa contesting for Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.

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In the Volta Region, Agbaxode Emmanuel and Harrison Kofi Belley are battling for the Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson slot is being contested by Setordjie Ivy and Wedanu Jerry Hanson. Atsivor Kofi Lambert is running for Secretary, while Nutsukpoe King Freeman and Kpodo Ewoenam are vying for Treasurer.

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Finally, in the Western Region, Cudjoe Desmond is contesting for Chairperson, Mensa Agbeli Kwame for Vice Chairperson, Smith Joana Shirley Ewurama for Secretary, and Aziz Tunde Marie for Treasurer.

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A statement signed by Elections Committee Chairman, Mr Peter Martey Agbeko, said nominations for the vice chairperson position in the Volta Region remain open until 1700 hours on Monday, June 17, 2025.

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On Friday, May 16, the GJA opened nominations for the 2025 National and Regional Executive Elections. The Elections Committee closed nominations on Friday, May 30.

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The committee has currently finalised all necessary arrangements to ensure a credible, free, and transparent election process.

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Nomination forms were made available via a secured link upon proof of payment of the nomination fee into the designated GJA account: National Investment Bank Limited, with the account name Ghana Journalists Association and account number 1112037799401.

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The national nomination fees rated, President (GHC5,000), other positions (GHC3,000), whereas the regional nomination fees were as follows: Chairperson (GHC1,500) and other positions (GHC1,000).

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Balloting for positions, both national and regional, will take place on Monday, June 9.

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Following balloting, the official campaign period commences and will conclude on June 28. Two days later, the election will take place.

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