GJA criticises Sam George over comments on media closures and engagement with Mahama
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has criticised the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, over comments suggesting that its President, Albert Dwumfour, sought President John Dramani Mahama’s intervention following the minister’s remarks about shutting down politically and religiously affiliated media organisations. Mr Dwumfour described the comments as unfortunate, insisting that the Association has a responsibility to speak out whenever the rights, welfare and livelihoods of journalists are threatened. Speaking at the 30th GJA Media Awards in Accra, he said the Association’s engagement with the President was neither personal nor partisan but part of its mandate to protect journalists. “On November 2nd, 2026, at a media program in Acc…
