The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has officially opened nominations for its 2025 National and Regional Executive Elections.
The nomination period, which began on Friday, May 16, 2025, will run until Friday, May 30, 2025. The announcement marks a significant moment in the association’s democratic calendar as members prepare to elect a new leadership to steer the affairs of the association for the next term.
In a statement released by the GJA Elections Committee, eligible members across the country were encouraged to submit their nominations and contest for leadership positions at both the national and regional levels.
The committee emphasized the importance of passionate and competent individuals stepping forward to contribute to the advancement of journalism in Ghana. The Elections Committee is tasked with organizing, conducting, and supervising the entire electoral process, with technical assistance from the Electoral Commission of Ghana. The nationwide elections are scheduled to be held on Monday, June 30, 2025.
At the national level, positions available for contest include the offices of President, Vice President, General Secretary, Organising Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Affairs Officer.
For regional elections, members will contest for the positions of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer. Aspiring candidates are required to obtain nomination forms, which are accessible through a secure online link upon proof of payment into the designated GJA account held at the National Investment Bank Limited, Osu Branch. The account is registered under the name Ghana Journalists Association, and the account number is 1112037799401.
To successfully complete the nomination process, candidates must pay a non-refundable nomination fee. For national-level contests, the fee is set at GH¢5,000 for the presidency and GH¢3,000 for all other positions.
At the regional level, the fee is GH¢1,500 for the position of Chairperson, while the fee for all other roles is GH¢1,000. Completed forms must be submitted along with a recent bust-size photograph featuring a red background.
As part of the election process, all nominees will undergo a vetting process to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria. National candidates will be vetted in person at the Ghana International Press Centre in Accra from Tuesday, June 3 to Thursday, June 5, 2025. Regional candidates will be vetted virtually within the same timeframe. The results of the vetting exercise will be published on Friday, June 6.
The committee also announced other important dates leading up to the elections. The official election calendar will be issued on Monday, May 19, while the voters register is expected to be published by Friday, May 30. Balloting for positions will take place on Monday, June 9, immediately followed by the start of the official campaign period, which will end on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Chair of the Elections Committee, Peter Martey Agbeko, assured members of the GJA that the committee is putting in place all necessary measures to ensure that the election process is credible, free, and transparent. He expressed confidence in the cooperation of all stakeholders and reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to upholding the democratic principles and values that the GJA stands for.
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1 MHz|Mark Kwasi Ahumah Smith|Bolgatanga
