The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Elections Committee has announced a roadmap of activities to be held that would culminate into the executive elections to be held on June 30.
In press release dated May 28, the GJA Elections Committee announced that the vetting of candidates will take place from Tuesday, June 3 to Thursday, June 5, 2025.
“In line with the Committee’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, and due diligence, aspirants vying for National Officer positions will undergo in-person vetting at the Ghana International Press Centre in Accra.
However, candidates currently residing in the regions but contesting for National Officer positions will, for practical purposes, be exempted from in-person vetting and instead participate in the virtual vetting category. Similarly, aspirants contesting for Regional Officer positions will be vetted virtually via a secured online platform,” the committee explained.
“The publication of the list of eligible voters will be done by Friday, May 30, 2025, while the outcome of the vetting, together with the final list of qualified candidates, will be officially announced on Friday, June 6, 2025.
The following key activities will then follow:
- Monday, June 9: Balloting for positions on the ballot paper
- Wednesday, June 11 – Saturday, June 14: Posting of the official Notice of Poll
- Monday, June 9 – Saturday, June 28: Official campaign period
- Wednesday, June 18: Designation and publication of voting centers
- Monday, June 30: Election Day – Voting will commence at designated centers, with results declared immediately after counting,” it outlined.
The GJA Elections Committee urged “all candidates and members to take note of these key dates and procedures, and to fully comply with the guidelines to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election.”
