Justice Emmanuel Bart-Plange Brew administered official oaths to Ghana Journalists Association regional leadership during a Friday ceremony in Tamale. The Supervising High Court Judge for Northern Region swore Yakubu Abdul-Majeed into his role as Regional Chairman alongside Albert Futukpor as Regional Secretary and Joyce Kantam Kolamong as Regional Treasurer. Mohammed Fugu received his oath as North East Regional Chairman during the same proceedings. The June 30, 2025 elections produced unopposed victories for all four candidates. Their three-year terms officially commenced following the swearing-in ritual.
The presiding judge encouraged media practitioners to maintain professional standards while executing their responsibilities. He emphasized the importance of holding institutions accountable and supporting sustainable development initiatives throughout Ghana. The judicial officer stressed that journalistic integrity serves as a foundation for democratic progress. His remarks highlighted the media's role in fostering transparency across governmental and private sectors. These directives established expectations for the newly installed leadership team.
Yakubu Abdul-Majeed addressed association members on behalf of his fellow executives following the ceremony. He pledged collective efforts to safeguard journalists operating throughout the northern territories. The chairman promised robust advocacy for press freedom and professional protections. His commitment extends to defending media workers against harassment and ensuring their safety and well-being. The leadership team plans collaborative approaches to advancing journalistic interests across the region.
The presiding judge encouraged media practitioners to maintain professional standards while executing their responsibilities. He emphasized the importance of holding institutions accountable and supporting sustainable development initiatives throughout Ghana. The judicial officer stressed that journalistic integrity serves as a foundation for democratic progress. His remarks highlighted the media's role in fostering transparency across governmental and private sectors. These directives established expectations for the newly installed leadership team.
Yakubu Abdul-Majeed addressed association members on behalf of his fellow executives following the ceremony. He pledged collective efforts to safeguard journalists operating throughout the northern territories. The chairman promised robust advocacy for press freedom and professional protections. His commitment extends to defending media workers against harassment and ensuring their safety and well-being. The leadership team plans collaborative approaches to advancing journalistic interests across the region.
