The Private Newspaper Publishers and Online Editors Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has elected new leaders in an election that was closely contested across five positions.
At the end of voting, David Tamakloe emerged as the new President of the Association, securing 86 votes against Awudu’s 34 votes.
For the Vice President slot, Michael Antwi-Adjei retained his position after winning convincingly with 88 votes, while his challenger, Roger Agana, polled 32 votes.
The contest for Organising Secretary was one of the most competitive, with Prince Kawuunda Mayambe securing victory with 57 votes.
He was followed by William Sarpong with 32 votes and Ajafor Abugri with 31 votes, in a race that showed a very narrow margin between the trailing candidates.
In the Treasurer race, Fordia won overwhelmingly with 103 votes, leaving Prince Ahovi with 8 votes and Adnan Mohammed with only 6 votes.
For the External Affairs/PRO position, Opare Djan secured a commanding lead with 108 votes, while 10 ballots were marked as ‘NO’.
A total of 118 votes were cast in the elections.
The successful polls reaffirm the Association’s commitment to internal democracy and unity as it seeks to strengthen the role of private landscape.
In a victory statement, he expressed gratitude for the confidence shown by the members and outlined his vision for a more unified and prosperous association.
Tamakloe emphasized his commitment to collaborative leadership, aiming to diversify revenue streams and strengthen the presence of the association.
He also pledged to work with sister organizations, government bodies, and corporate entities to uphold media freedom and free speech in line with Ghana’s constitutional principles.
The newly elected PRINPAG President invited all elected executives and fellow contestants to contribute ideas as the association begins a new chapter.
