Simon Agianab, Dean of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC), on Friday, March 7, 2025, called on President John Dramani Mahama, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, and the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, to take an interest in the welfare of journalists.
This call came after Mr Agianab, also the Managing Editor of Accra Times was re-elected to a second term of three years of leading the PPC.
Mr Agianab appealed to the national leaders to improve working conditions for journalists, ensure their safety, and provide necessary resources for effective reporting.
He said, “A vibrant democratic society thrives on the watchdog role of journalists,” stressing the importance of a free and well-supported press.
Addressing the media at Parliament House shortly after the keenly contested elections, the Dean assured PPC members that the elected executives remain committed to championing their interests and welfare.
The PPC plays a vital role in covering legislative activities and holding public officials accountable, making their welfare essential to upholding press freedom and democracy in Ghana.
In the PPC elections, Ibrahim Alhassan, Head of the Political Desk and Parliamentary Affairs Correspondent at GHOne TV/Starr FM, retained his Organizing Secretary position with 30 votes, and Mr. Stephen Odoi-Larbi of The Chronicle newspaper and politicoghana.com, who was also retained as the Vice-Dean with 39 votes.
Other winners included Francis Ekow Annan, Managing News Editor for newsalertgh.com, who retained the Vice Secretary position with 43 ‘Yes’ votes, while Kwaku Sakyi-Danso, a correspondent with ghanamps.com, also retained his position as General Secretary with 42 ‘Yes’ votes.
Deborah Dzivenu, a reporter with Mountain Radio, became the new Treasurer with 44 ‘Yes’ votes.
The new executives will lead the Corps in covering parliamentary affairs for the next three years.
The corps, boasting over 50 members, is made up of seasoned journalists from major TV, radio, and newspaper outlets across the country.
GNA
