GJA @77: A nation without credible journalism is walking in the dark – GJA Vice President

Rebecca Ekpe, Vice President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), emphasized the critical role of credible journalism in a nation during the GJA’s 77th Anniversary Symposium and Lecture in Accra. Despite the challenges faced by journalists, she stressed the importance of upholding press freedom, integrity, professionalism, and excellence.

Ekpe highlighted that credible journalism is vital for an informed society and the preservation of democratic values. She urged journalists to defend press freedom and uphold the values of the profession for future generations. "A nation without credible journalism is a nation walking in the dark," she stated. Ekpe emphasized that the GJA must continue to advocate for press freedom, professionalism, and ethical journalism while ensuring that the truth remains central to journalism.

The credibility of the profession, she said, would have lasting implications for society. She called on GJA members to remain committed to press freedom, professionalism, ethics, and truth as the Association celebrated its 77th anniversary. "May the GJA continue to stand for press freedom. May the GJA continue to stand for professionalism.

May the GJA continue to stand for ethics. But above all, may the GJA continue to stand for the truth," Ekpe concluded.