Accra, Ghana – The Elections Committee of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced the successful conclusion of the balloting process for candidates vying for both national and regional executive positions in the upcoming GJA Elections scheduled for June 30, 2025.
This development marks a significant step forward in the electoral process, setting the stage for a transparent democratic contest within the association.
Of the 13 national candidates approved after vetting, 12 successfully picked their positions, securing either the first or second spot on the ballot for the six leadership categories: President, Vice President, General Secretary, Organising Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Affairs Officer.
The balloting took place on Friday at the Ghana International Press Centre in Accra. Notably, the 13th candidate, Rufai Zambaga Saminu, withdrew his candidature for the Treasurer position prior to the balloting.
For the regional executive positions, encompassing Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer, 17 out of 49 candidates selected their positions for contests in the Ashanti, Volta, Central, Upper East, Upper West, and Eastern regions. A substantial number, 31 of the candidates, are running unopposed and are therefore considered duly elected in accordance with Article 48(d)(i) of the GJA Constitution, which stipulates that a sole nominated candidate at the close of nominations shall be declared elected by the Elections Committee.
Nominations for the Vice Chairperson position in the Volta Region remain open until 5 PM on Monday, June 17, 2025, with approved candidates to be included in the elections.
Voting for the GJA elections will be conducted on Monday, June 30, at six designated centers in the Greater Accra Region—five in Accra and one in Tema. Additionally, ten other regional centers will host voting in the Central, Eastern, Upper East, Upper West, Bono, Bono East, Ashanti, Volta, Northern, and Western regions.
The specific polling centers in all regions will be communicated subsequently. Results for the Regional Executive Elections will be declared at their respective centers, while national executive results will be announced and collated at the Ghana International Press Centre for final declaration.
The Electoral Commission of Ghana, aided by GJA Regional Elections Officers, will oversee the conduct of the elections across the country, with candidates permitted to appoint agents to represent them at voting centers.
The Elections Committee has urged all stakeholders to engage in clean and progressive campaigns to foster a peaceful atmosphere for the exchange of pragmatic ideas for the association’s advancement.
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