The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is set to honour 24 distinguished individuals and institutions for their significant contributions to promoting press freedom and supporting the cause of the GJA. The event, which marks a departure from the traditional daytime flag-raising ceremony, will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel in North Ridge.
The honorees include eight Press Freedom Promoters: Ambassador Kabral Blay-Amihere, Gifty Afenyi Dadzie, Dr. Charles Wereko-Brobby, Prof. Kwame Karikari, Aloa Yeboah-Afari, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Ben Ephson, and Elizabeth Ohene. Additionally, six Media Developers will be recognized: Sir Sam Jonah, Bright Blewu, Kwasi Afriyle-Badu, Cameron Duodu, Dr. Chief Crystal Dilrackor, and Wilna & Alex Quarmyne.
The event will also honour three Supporters of the Current Administration: Alex Dadey, Group Chairman of KGL Group of companies, Dr. Paul Fynn, Chancellor of Wisconsin University College, and ADB Bank. Seven Dedicated Partners will also be recognized: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Embassy of the United States, Unilever Ghana Limited, Innolink, Electoral Commission, Friedrich Ebert Foundation, and Amakye Dede. President John Dramani Mahama will serve as the Special Guest of Honour.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
