Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah has called on journalists to hold government accountable and uphold professional standards as the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) marks 30 years of its Media Awards.
He said constructive scrutiny helps government identify what is not working, understand how policies affect citizens and take the necessary steps to improve.
Dr Debrah made the remarks at the launch of the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards and the inauguration of the Awards Committee, where he served as Special Guest of Honour.
He described journalism as a public service that helps citizens make informed decisions, brings neglected issues to light and strengthens democratic institutions.
The Chief of Staff commended GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour and the association’s National Executive for sustaining the awards platform, which he said rewards excellence and keeps professional standards on the national agenda.
He also urged journalists and digital content creators to uphold accuracy, fairness, verification and responsibility, stressing that credibility must remain at the heart of journalism in an increasingly fast-paced digital age.
As the GJA marks 30 years of the Media Awards, Dr Debrah expressed hope that the milestone would inspire greater excellence, courage and responsibility in Ghanaian journalism.
