Ashanti Regional GJA secures land waiver for proposed press centre

The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) recently secured approval for land allocation to construct the proposed Ashanti Press Centre, a major advancement in the campaign to establish a permanent office for journalists in the region. Chairman Kofi Adu Domfeh addressed the Ashanti Media Excellence Awards 2026, urging corporations, development partners, philanthropists, and individuals to contribute to the next stage of the project.

Domfeh emphasized the centre's role as a centre for professional training, collaboration, media development, and journalism advancement. He expressed deep appreciation to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for the gesture and acknowledged Access Bank Ghana and Fidelity Bank Ghana for their seed capital contributions. Domfeh stressed the need for additional resources to move the project from the planning phase to construction and appealed for further financial contributions, building materials, technical expertise, and practical assistance.

The Ashanti Press Centre aims to furnish journalists with a dedicated institutional space to bolster the media profession in the region. Domfeh highlighted the significance of credibility, ethical conduct, and accountability in journalism, noting that artificial intelligence presents new opportunities for research, production, and storytelling but also increases the risk of misinformation.

He urged journalists to maintain accuracy, ethics, and public interest while embracing technological advancements. Domfeh stressed the importance of credible journalism in addressing regional challenges, including illegal mining, environmental degradation, unemployment, public health concerns, and governance issues. He called on journalists to investigate critical issues, question authorities, amplify marginalized voices, and hold those in power accountable.