The Ghana Publishers Association has a new Council.
The 12-member Council is headed by Mr Edward Yaw Udzu as President.
Membership of the Council which was inaugurated at a ceremony in Accra on January 22 by a Circuit Court Judge His Honour Kwabena Kodua Obiri-Yeboah, is as follows:
- Edward Yaw Udzu Esq (President 2026-2028)
2.Ms. Harriet Adelaide Tagoe (Vice President 2026-2028)
3.Mr. Emmanuel Nyarko (Hon. Treasurer 2026-2028)
4.Mr. Dan Konoh Odei (Hon. Secretary 2026-2028)
5 Mr. Stephen Brobbey (Council Member 2026-2028)
6.Mr. Emmanuel Boison (Council Member 2026-2028)
7.Dr. Joseph Albert Quarm (2026-2028)
8.Nana Djan Amaniampong (Council Member)
9.Nana Kwasi Dankyi Mensah (Council Member 2026-2028)
10.Dr. Francis Kofi Nimo Nunoo (Co-opted Member, HoD Publishing Studies Dept, KNUST)
11.Mr. Asare Konadu Yamoah (Ex-offio member 2026-2028)
- Benjamin Tawiah Klu (Executive Secretary)
In his inaugural address, Mr Udzu outlined four strategic pillars to be championed under his leadership.
He listed engagement with government, innovative publishing ecosystem, protection of intellectual property as well as capacity building and member growth will be the focus of the 12-member Council he leads.
Mr Udzu urged that “The publishing industry must be recognised as a strategic partner in national development, particularly in education and literacy. The Association will intensify advocacy for a clear and predictable national policy on the periodic purchase of books for public schools, libraries, and state institutions.”
The new GPA President expressed the view that “Such a policy will improve educational outcomes while creating a sustainable local market that supports investment and quality production.”
The GPA will thus, “engage the government on issues such as taxation, import duties on printing materials, and access to affordable financing, to reduce production costs and strengthen local content development. Our engagement will be collaborative, evidence-based, and consistent.”
With regard to building a resilient and innovative publishing ecosystem, Mr Udzu said the Council will strengthen partnerships with educational institutions, development partners, international publishing bodies, and digital platforms.
“Print and digital publishing will be positioned as complementary tools for reaching today’s learners and readers, while encouraging innovation across the value chain,” he explained.
On the issue of robust protection of intellectual property, he noted that piracy continues to undermine creativity, investment, and authors’ livelihoods.
Consequently, he promised that, “ In collaboration with CopyGhana, law enforcement agencies, and relevant state institutions, the Association will pursue stronger enforcement, better industry coordination, and sustained public education on intellectual property protection.”
Mr Udzu also highlighted the importance of capacity building and member growth.
“We will prioritise training, professional development, and access to market intelligence to enable Ghanaian publishers to compete effectively within Ghana and across Africa,” he said.
“A strong Association must deliver tangible value to its members,” Mr Udzu stressed.
The New GPA President assured that these priorities will be based on “a commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. The Ghana Publishers Association must serve all its members, large and small, traditional and digital, with fairness, integrity, and open communication.”
“Together, we will build a publishing industry that supports education, rewards creativity, creates opportunity, and reflects the aspirations of the Ghanaian people,” he further assured.
The immediate past President of the GPA, Mr Asare Konadu Yamoah underscored the need for the new Council to ensure that the sector remains relevant in the future.
“The task for the President and the Council should be to stay focused on the path and build a publishing industry that empowers our classrooms, preserves our heritage, and projects Ghanaian voices to the world,” he said.
“By 2030, Ghana will not only publish books. Ghana will publish its future,” Mr Yamoah added.
