Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association

28/07/2025

Broadcasters don’t just report events — they bring them to life, with clarity and purpose.

28/07/2025

A legend indeed. May your legacy live on.

28/07/2025

Report the facts, reveal the truth, respect the people — that is the heart of journalism.

28/07/2025

The Divisional Union of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has again petitioned the newly constituted National Media Commission (NMC), demanding urgent action over what it describes as the inappropriate continued occupation of the Director-General’s office by Professor Amin Alhassan, whose four-year tenure officially ended on October 1, 2023.

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The Divisional Union of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has again petitioned the newly constituted National Media Commission (NMC), demanding urgent

17/07/2025

At its core, World Emoji Day is about celebrating expression. Emojis help people show emotions, reactions, and ideas without always needing words. They cross language barriers and make conversations more relatable, especially in texts, social media posts, and even work emails.
Over the years, emojis have evolved from simple smiley faces to a wide range of icons that represent cultures, identities, food, professions, and more. The celebration is also a chance to talk about inclusion and diversity in digital symbols.
In today’s digital-first world, emojis are more than cute icons, they’re a language of emotion. Whether you're cheering someone up with a 😂, showing appreciation with a 🙏, or celebrating with a 🎉, emojis help add tone and feeling to plain text. They make digital conversations feel more fun and heartwarming.

This day is a chance to appreciate the creativity, diversity, and connection emojis bring to everyday conversations.

12/07/2025

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has condemned the assault of a journalist during the coverage of the Ablekuma North rerun.

The association is calling for a swift, thorough, and transparent criminal investigation into the incident.

Addressing a press conference in Accra on Thursday, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour expressed deep outrage over the attack, which has triggered national concern following the emergence of viral video footage showing a police officer physically assaulting a journalist.

The reporter, identified as Kwabena Agyekum Banahene, was allegedly confronted and assaulted by a uniformed police officer who demanded he vacate the polling station—despite other journalists being allowed to remain on-site.

Full story: https://www.myjoyonline.com/gja-demands-transparent-probe-over-police-officers-assault-on-journalist/

12/07/2025

Exposed: Face of thug who attacked JOYNEWS journalist at Ablekuma North rerun

This is the face of the man who assaulted JOYNEWS digital journalist Sally Martey during violent scenes at the Ablekuma North constituency parliamentary rerun on Friday 11 July 2025.
The man, wearing a cloth mask that partially concealed his face, turned deliberately toward Sally as she walked near the St. Peter’s Society Methodist Church polling station, approached her from behind, and launched a vicious and unprovoked attack, slapping her and shoving her forcefully.
“I did nothing. He just came at me and attacked me,” a shaken Sally recounted after the incident.
Sally Martey, known for her extensive on-the-ground coverage of major protests and political events in Accra, was on assignment to report on the rerun when the assault occurred. The attacker was believed to be part of a group of well-coordinated thugs who stormed the polling station, disrupting the voting process.

Full story here: https://www.myjoyonline.com/exposed-face-of-thug-who-attacked-joynews-journalist-at-ablekuma-north-rerun/

12/07/2025

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has vehemently condemned the physical assault of three journalists covering the parliamentary election rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency of the Greater Accra Region on Friday, July 11, 2025.
This incident adds to a troubling pattern of violence against media professionals in Ghana, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the safety of journalists, particularly during electoral processes.
Kwabena Agyekum Banahene of the EIB Network, Salomey Martey of the Multimedia Group, and Vida Wiafe of Amansan TV (ATV) were all victims of the assaults, which occurred while they were reporting live from polling stations within the constituency.

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01/07/2025

Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor has been handed a fresh mandate to lead the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) after securing a decisive win in the association’s national elections held on Monday, June 30.

Dwumfuor, who first assumed the presidency in 2022, received 445 votes — representing 64.49% of the total valid ballots — to fend off a strong challenge from Charles Yao Mawusi, who polled 245 votes (35.51%).

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Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor has been handed a fresh mandate to lead the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) after securing a decisive win in the association’s

01/07/2025

2025 GJA Election Results Declaration

30/06/2025

Eligible members of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) are voting to elect national and regional officers to lead the association for the next three years. Voting runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with 883 members expected to cast their ballots nationwide. Sixty-two candidates are contesting—13 at the national level and 49 regionally.
The presidential race pits incumbent Albert Kwabena Dwumfour against Charles Yao Mawusi. Other key positions include Vice President, General Secretary, Organising Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Affairs Officer, with several female candidates vying for top roles.
The GJA Elections Committee has warned against a fake voters' list circulating online and emphasized the use of the official register. Voting will be followed by on-site counting, with national results collated at the Press Centre in Accra.
The Police have been alerted to maintain order if necessary. Established in 1949, the GJA champions media professionalism, freedom of expression, and democratic governance in Ghana.

27/06/2025

GIBA mourns Nana Kwesi Gyan Appenteng

The President, Vice and Executive Council members of the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) were at the Ghana International Press Centre this afternoon, 27th June 2025, to join mourners and members of the media fraternity to commemorate the 40th Day of the passing of the veteran Journalist and former Chairman of the National Media Commission.