Two of Media General’s hardworking journalists have been nominated for awards at the 29th Media Awards of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) slated for the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on November 8, 2025.
They are among the 36 nominees announced by the awards committee on November 4.
The full list of nominees is as follows:
1. Severious Kale-Dery, Daily Graphic
2. Nabil Ahmed Rufai, Freelance
3. Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman, EIB Network
4. Albert Oppong Ansah, GNA
5. Timothy Ngnenbe, Daily Graphic
6. Sarah Apenkro, TV3
7. Rachel Kakraba, GBC
8. Solomon Gumah, GNA
9. Edmund Smith- Asante, Daily Graphic
10. Samuel Dowuona, TECHFOCUS
11. Masahudu Ankilu Kunateh, African Eye Report
12. Godwin Asediba, Media General
13. Doreen Ampofo, GBC
14. Philip Teye Agbove & Justice Baidoo, The Fourth Estate
15. Esther Aidoo, GBC
16. Anass Sabit, JOYNEWS
17. Issifu Dasmani Laary, GNA
8. Ohemeng Tawiah, JoyNews
19. Clinton Yeboah, KNUST
20. Muftau Nabila Abdulai, Myjoyonline
21. James Amoo, GNA
22. Peter Agengre, GBC
23. Rosemond Akuorkor Adjetey, GHONE TV
24. Akwasi Agyei Annim, Channel 1 TV
25. Abigail Annoh, Ghanaian Times
26. Ebenezer Madugu, Atinka
27. Justice Agbenorsi, Daily Graphic,
28. Ekosiis3n — Asempa
29. The Multimedia Group
30. Adom TV
31. Joy FM
32. Daily Graphic
33. Peace FM
34. Citi FM
35. GTV
36. UTV
On November 3, the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, said preparations are far advanced for the 29th GJA Media Awards, scheduled to take place this weekend at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
For the first time in the history of the Association, the national awards ceremony will be hosted in the Ashanti Region a move Mr. Dwumfour described as a “bold and historic step” to honour the cultural significance of the region and deepen media engagement across the country.
The event will be hosted by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, with the President of the Republic as the Special Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker. Also expected are the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, and the Acting Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, as Special Guests.
“This weekend, all roads lead to the Manhyia Palace as we celebrate another year of excellence in journalism,” Mr. Dwumfour said. “Almost everything that we need to have a successful event is being done. Tomorrow, we will announce the nominees for this prestigious awards ceremony.”
The 29th edition is being held under the theme: “Safeguarding Ghana’s Future: The Role of the Media in Promoting Peace, Security and the Fight Against Galamsey.”
Mr. Dwumfour said about 35 journalists who have distinguished themselves in the past year will be honoured for their outstanding work
“We are determined to deliver a befitting celebration of journalistic excellence that will inspire confidence in the Ghanaian media and strengthen our collective resolve to protect the public interest,” the GJA President emphasized.
The GJA Media Awards remains the highest recognition of journalistic achievement in Ghana, celebrating professionalism, ethical conduct, and dedication to truth.
