President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor has been recognized for his contributions toward Peace and Justice in Ghana.
He was one of the few people who were identified and awarded at the 12 Dialogue and Peace Iftar Dinner organized by TUDEC – an international development and humanitarian organization with support from the Peace Council and the Ghana Government.
In his remarks after receiving the award, the President of the GJA appreciated the recognition of his efforts by TUDEC and the Peace Council.
Mr. Dwumfuor was awarded for his unwavering efforts and support for justice for journalists in Ghana.
He assured that the current leadership of the Journalists Association would continue to work to improve the country’s delicate democracy.
The GJA president emphasized the need for journalists to be circumspect in the discharge of their duties of educating and informing the public and prevent the promotion of hate speech and misinformation, among others.
He also urged journalists in the Country to double check their facts before their publications to prevent any form of tension before, during and after the elections in December.
“This current leadership will make sure our members discharge their duties professionally and set standards, thus our call,” he emphasized.
The tough-talking president insisted that the current leadership will not condone any form of unprofessionalism from journalists, stating that the condemnation of some unethical conducts of some journalists during the recent demise of the Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for the Ejisu Constituency, John Kumah, even before the family got to know it.
Mr. Dwumfour further cautioned dishonourable politicians to desist from attacking journalists during the elections or face the fierce consequences that may follow from the Association.
The 12th Dialogue and Peace – Iftar Dinner is an annual event of TUDEC and the Ghana Peace Council where various faith and religious organizations meet to deliberate over issues of Peace and national cohesion over a meal.
Running mate to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 Elections, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang in a brief comment applauded the efforts of TUDEC in constantly organizing the peace dialogue for Ghanaians to deliberate about their contributions to a peaceful Ghana.
She called on all persons to appreciate the peace that the country is enjoying and eschew any form of violence.
“As we get ready for this year’s election, let us all individually do our part to ensure that peace prevails before, during and after the elections. A peaceful Ghana is in the interest of all of us,” she stated.
