The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, has touted the capabilities of the newly sworn-in President of the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), Abdulai Awudu, describing him as a capable leader with a proven track record in the media industry.
Delivering a solidarity message during the investiture of the new GIBA Executive Council, Mr. Dwumfuor said he has no doubt in Mr. Awudu’s ability to steer the affairs of the association effectively.
He explained that the competence of the new GIBA President cannot be underestimated, given his extensive experience and contributions to Ghana’s media space over the years.
The GJA President further called for renewed partnership and cooperation among media institutions to strengthen the industry and promote professionalism.
Mr. Dwumfuor also recounted the cordial relationship between the GJA and the outgoing GIBA leadership, urging the new executives to build on that legacy.
He charged the new GIBA President to play an active role in the fight against impunity and attacks on journalists in the country.
According to him, the GJA is in the process of filing a case against the Government of Ghana at the ECOWAS Court of Justice over the unresolved murder of journalist Ahmed Suale.
On his part, the President of the Private Newspaper and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), David Tamakloe, urged the new GIBA executives to avoid unhealthy competition and rather work together to promote a better media environment that safeguards the welfare of journalists and media professionals.