Albert Sore, a long-serving journalist and the current Upper East Regional Secretary of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has declared his intention to contest for the position of Regional Chairman in the upcoming GJA elections slated for June 30, 2025.
In a statement released on June 5, Albert Sore confirmed that he has filed his nomination and successfully completed the vetting process. His decision, he explained, follows persistent encouragement from colleagues across the region who believe in his ability to lead the association into a new and more active phase.
Mr Albert Sore, who has informally been filling the leadership vacuum since the relocation of outgoing Chairman William N. Jalulah, is not new to responsibility. Jalulah, after three years at the helm, is stepping down to take on a new role at the Media Foundation for West Africa in Accra. In the meantime, Sore has already shown signs of what a steady hand at the wheel could mean for the association.
With over a decade of newsroom experience at Joy News, the Multimedia Group, and A1 Radio, Sore brings more than just media credentials to the table. He speaks with the clarity of someone who understands the weight of leadership and the value of community. He wants to build a more visible, responsive, and functional GJA branch—one where journalists can find support in times of need, grow through regular training, and see their voices reflected in the association’s decisions.
Female journalists, he insists, will not be sidelined under his watch. He believes their talents and perspectives are essential to a stronger media front in the region. He is determined to provide a permanent home for the association through the establishment of a regional secretariat—a space where the GJA can operate with purpose and presence.
Sore is no stranger to results. “I come forward with a good track record,” he said, pointing to the nearly threefold increase in membership under his joint stewardship with the outgoing executive. Together, they revived the regional awards, hosted national events such as the World Press Freedom Day Lecture, and secured funding through well-crafted proposals to train journalists on emerging issues, including climate change.
A detailed policy document, he revealed, will be shared with members in the coming days. But for now, he says, his message is simple: the Upper East GJA deserves strong, inclusive, and consistent leadership—and he is ready to provide it.
