Ashanti GJA is still dedicated to upholding press freedom and encouraging journalism quality.

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Ashanti Regional section would like to take a minute as we begin 2025 to thank all of the journalists and media professionals in the area and beyond for their unwavering efforts to inform our communities.

Your commitment to pursuing the truth, holding authorities responsible, and disseminating the narratives that influence our area and Ghana overall is priceless.

Our responsibilities as reporters, journalists, and storytellers are more important than ever in this age of swift change and changing media environments.

The Association urges everyone to keep pushing the envelope, posing challenging queries, and bringing attention to the most important concerns.

In the upcoming year, we look forward to working with everyone, exchanging viewpoints, and working together to educate and include the public.

The GJA is still dedicated to advancing journalism quality, protecting press freedom, and maintaining the highest standards of ethics in the field.

Let’s all promise to keep up our relentless efforts to make sure Ghana’s and the region’s media landscapes are dynamic, varied, and accurately reflect the opinions and voices of the people.

The GJA exhorts all media professionals to embrace the values of truth, honesty, and equity in our work and to join the pursuit of excellence. By working together, we can create a media community that is more robust, serves the public interest, and upholds democratic and good governance principles.

Full Statement below;

PRESS STATEMENT:
GHANA JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION (GJA)ASHANTI REGION
As we step into the new year of 2025, the Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association(GJA) wants to take a moment to express its gratitude for the tireless efforts of all journalists and media practitioners in the region and beyond in keeping our communities informed.

Your dedication to seeking truth, holding leaders accountable, and sharing the stories that shape our region and Ghana as a whole is invaluable.

In this era of rapid change and evolving media landscapes, our roles as journalists, reporters, and storytellers are more crucial than ever.

The Association encourages all of us to continue pushing boundaries, asking tough questions, and shedding light on the issues that matter most.

It looks forward to working with all and sundry in the year ahead, sharing our perspectives, and collaborating to inform and engage the public.

The GJA remains committed to promoting excellence in journalism, defending press freedom, and upholding the highest ethical standards in the profession.

Let us all pledge to continue working tirelessly to ensure that the media landscape in the region and Ghana remains vibrant, diverse, and truly representative of the voices and perspectives of the citizens.

The GJA urges all journalists and media practitioners to join the quest for excellence and to uphold the principles of truth, accuracy, and fairness in our work.

Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient media community that serves the public interest and promotes the values of democracy and good governance.

SIGNED:
KINGSLEY E. HOPE,
ASHANTI REGIONAL CHAIRMAN,
GJA.
JANUARY 1, 2025
CC:ALL.MEDIA HOUSES.