Dwumfour Clinches Second Term as GJA President With 64% Victory — Tribal Politics Rejected in Reform-Driven Vote

Dwumfour Clinches Second Term as GJA President With 64% Victory — Tribal Politics Rejected in Reform-Driven Vote

In a decisive victory that solidifies his reformist agenda, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has been re-elected as President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), securing 64.49% of the total votes cast in the just-ended national executive elections held on June 30, 2025.

Dwumfour polled 445 votes out of 690, defeating his main challenger Charles Yao Mawusi, who garnered 245 votes (35.51%). The results, released by the GJA Elections Committee, confirmed a strong mandate for the incumbent to complete his second and final term.

“This is not just a personal victory—it’s a vote for continuity, professionalism, and progress. Our legacy lives on,” Dwumfour told Ghana Voice in his post-election remarks.

The Numbers Speak: Full Breakdown of National Executive Results

Dwumfour’s team made a clean sweep in all categories except for the Vice President slot where outgoing Public Affairs Officer Rebecca Ekpe defeated Mary Mensah (414 to 272 votes). Ekpe’s win positions her as one of the most influential voices in the new administration.

The General Secretary position went to Dominic Hlordzi, who beat Akwasi Agyeman with a wide margin (443 to 247), while Suleiman Mustapha emerged as Organising Secretary, beating Maxwell Kudekor. Zadok Kwame Gyesi also triumphed over Caesar Abagali to take over as Public Affairs Officer, and Bertha Badu-Agyei won the Treasurer role, defeating Theodora A. Amedetor Yakanu by 114 votes.

Ethnic Politics Rejected by Majority

The election outcome is widely seen as a rejection of ethnic and partisan politicking, which many believe tainted the campaign of Charles Mawusi. The challenger faced criticism for allegedly leaning heavily on tribal loyalty, political affiliation with the ruling NDC, and promoting what some described as “Ewe hegemony.”