On December 11, the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, made an unexpected visit to the parliament press corps.

During this surprise visit, he conveyed his appreciation for their dedicated efforts and commended them for their outstanding work.

Assuming the GJA presidency in June 2022, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has been focused on improving working conditions and enhancing overall service conditions for journalists.

His presence at parliament demonstrates his dedication to engaging directly with journalists and acknowledging their contributions.

“This is one of the numerous visits; this is not the first and it won't be the last. We promised that upon assumption, we are going to work together with journalists and press corps to make sure they get what is due to them, and work is discharged in an enabling environment. We came here on a working day to see how they are being catered for," Dwumfour stated during his visit.

GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour Urges Parliament Press Corps Executives to Promote Membership

In addition, he urged the executives of the parliamentary press corps to ensure their members enroll in the GJA, underscoring the benefits of scholarships, capacity-building workshops, and other opportunities designed to enhance their skills.

Dwumfour, a media consultant and Head of Corporate Affairs at the Tobinco Group of Companies, secured victory in the GJA presidential election.

He emerged triumphant over notable competitors, including the Editor of the Ghanaian Times and former General Secretary of the GJA, Dave Agbenu, and Communications Consultant Gayhart Mensah.