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Election Dispute Adjudication Committee Requests Postponement of Swearing-in Ceremony in Ghana's Ashanti Region

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The Election Dispute Adjudication Committee (EDAC) of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has requested a postponement of the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Ashanti Regional GJA executives. The request comes after a petition was lodged challenging the result of the Ashanti Regional Chairperson in the recently held GJA elections. The EDAC is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent process, and a detailed timeline for the petition process will be communicated to stakeholders.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Election Dispute Adjudication Committee (EDAC) has requested a postponement of the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Ashanti Regional GJA executives due to a pending petition challenging the result of the Ashanti Regional Chairperson election.
  • The petition was lodged on the grounds that the election result was not in accordance with the GJA constitution, and the EDAC has agreed to review the matter.
  • The EDAC chair, Mr. Zakaria Tanko Musah, assured that the committee will conduct hearings and gather evidence in accordance with the GJA constitution, ensuring a fair and transparent process.
  • The newly elected Ashanti Regional Chairperson, Mr. Kofi Adu Domfeh, was elected with 16 votes, defeating his opponent, Ms. Georgina Ankomah, by a single vote.
  • The Ashanti Regional GJA leadership also includes Mr. Nicholas Osei-Wusu, Ms. Beatrice Spio Gabbrah, and Dr. Neta Kris Abiana Pasram, who were elected unopposed.
  • At the national level, Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour was re-elected as President with over 60% of the total valid votes cast.

Statistics:

  • The EDAC was satisfied that the petition met the constitutional requirements.
  • 16% of the total valid votes cast secured Mr. Kofi Adu Domfeh's victory in the Ashanti Regional Chairperson election.
  • The newly elected national executives include:

+ Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour (President)

+ Mrs. Bertha Badu-Agyei (National Treasurer)

+ Ms. Rebecca Ekpe (Vice President)

+ Mr. Dominic Hlordzi (General Secretary)

+ Mr. Mustapha Suleiman (Organising Secretary)

+ Mr. Zadok Kwame Gyesi (Public Affairs Officer)

  • The swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected National and Regional Executives is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025.

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency, "EDAC Requests Postponement of Swearing-in Ceremony" (July 9, 2025)
  • Ghana Journalists Association, "Election Dispute Adjudication Committee Request for Postponement" (July 9, 2025)

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