Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) national and regional elections, originally set for Monday, June 30, 2025, are now under review, the GJA Elections Committee announced on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The decision to revise the electoral calendar stems from a series of petitions challenging the eligibility of some candidates and the last-minute withdrawal of an aspirant.
According to a press release signed by Peter Martey Agbeko, Chairman of the GJA Elections Committee, the vetting outcome, initially expected to be published on Friday, has been delayed as the committee diligently reviews and investigates the received petitions.
Further complicating the electoral process, an aspirant for the Vice-Chairman position in the Volta Region has withdrawn their candidature, necessitating the re-opening of nominations for that specific position. Nominations for the Volta Region Vice-Chairman will now reopen on Monday, June 9, 2025, for a period of seven calendar days.
These developments have led the GJA Elections Committee to revise critical electoral activities, including balloting for positions, to ensure fairness, transparency, and strict adherence to the Association’s electoral guidelines.
A revised elections calendar is expected to be published shortly. The committee has assured all members of its commitment to addressing all issues fairly and promptly to uphold the integrity of the GJA electoral process.
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