GJA urges swift reconstitution of NMC Board to safeguard media regulation

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is urging the immediate reconstitution of the National Media Commission (NMC) Board, emphasizing its crucial role in advancing media regulation and upholding press freedom in the country.

Addressing the media in Accra on Wednesday, April 23, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour expressed concern over the protracted delay in reconstituting the NMC Board, warning that the situation undermines effective media governance and journalistic practice.

According to Mr. Dwumfour, it has been five months since the previous board's tenure expired, yet some constituent institutions have still not submitted names of their representatives to the Commission. He stressed that such delays hinder the Commission’s mandate and called on these bodies to act with urgency.

He also encouraged the NMC to proceed with the swearing-in of members whose nominations have already been submitted, in order to keep the Commission functioning while awaiting full representation.