President John Dramani Mahama has assured the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) of his government’s support towards the organisation’s upcoming 2025 Awards Ceremony and its long-term plan to construct a modern headquarters complex.
During a courtesy call by GJA executives at the Presidency in Accra, President Mahama, himself a trained journalist and member of the Association, welcomed the invitation to serve as special guest of honour at the awards event. He directed the executives to present their budget to Mr. Felix Ofosu Kwakye, Minister in charge of Government Communications, for consideration of financial and logistical support.
“This will help us determine the kind of assistance government can extend to ensure the success of the ceremony,” the President said.
The GJA, led by its President Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor, announced that for the first time in nearly three decades, the awards night would move from Accra to Kumasi, with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, agreeing to host the event at the Manhyia Palace. The ceremony is scheduled for either the last week of October or the first week of November, depending on the President’s availability.
President Mahama further assured that steps would be taken to finalise the registration of the GJA’s headquarters land, originally allocated during President John Agyekum Kufuor’s administration. He noted that the Lands Commission would be tasked to ensure the title deeds are processed in the Association’s name.
He emphasised that the government, alongside corporate partners, remained committed to strengthening the media fraternity by backing the GJA’s infrastructure drive.
Mr. Dwumfuor, for his part, said relocating the awards to Kumasi was part of efforts to decentralise national events and reflect the Association’s inclusivity.
