Mr Philip Osei Bonsu, host of Asempa FM’s flagship programme, Ekosii Sen, has been adjudged the P.A.V. Ansah Journalist of the Year at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards.

He was recognised for his contribution to shaping national discourse, influencing public policy and promoting meaningful change through the programme, which has become a platform for national conversations and high-profile interviews.

Ekosii Sen was also adjudged the Best Ghanaian Language Radio Programme for the year under review.

Ms Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC)/Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) was named the Most Promising Student Journalist of the Year, while Mr Moses Appiah of A1 Radio won the Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist of the Year award.

Speaking after receiving the award, Mr Osei Bonsu, popularly known as OB, said his career had been guided by humility, hard work and a commitment to excellence.

He expressed the hope that the recognition would inspire his colleagues at the Multimedia Group and journalists working in towns and cities outside Accra to pursue excellence in their work.

“Our journeys may be different, but our vision is the same, and I hope that 30 years from now, we will be happy about what Ghanaian journalism has done for the development of our country,” he said.

He expressed gratitude to the management and staff of the Multimedia Group and the production team of Ekosii Sen for their support.

The awards ceremony, held Saturday night, was on the theme: “30th GJA Media Awards: Celebrating Excellence, Advancing Media Freedom and Combating Hate Speech in the Digital Age.”

It recognised outstanding journalistic work and celebrated the media’s contribution to Ghana’s democratic governance, national cohesion and socio-economic development.

It also renewed calls for responsible journalism, media freedom and professionalism in the digital era.

The ceremony, which had President John Dramani Mahama as the Special Guest of Honour, saw prominent personalities being honoured for their contributions to democratic governance, public service, national security, traditional leadership, entrepreneurship and socio-economic development.

They included Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament; former President John Agyekum Kufuor; His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse; Dr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff; and Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Inspector-General of Police.

Others were Mr Alex Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group; Nana Amo Tobin, Executive Chairman of Tobinco Group of Companies; and Mr Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Chief Executive Officer of Special Ice Company.

It was chaired by the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.

Below is the full list of award winners:

Mohammed Fugu (Graphic) – Best in Print News Reporting
Nabil Amed Rufai (Freelance) – Best Television News Reporting
Ridwan Osman (EIB Group) – Best Radio News Reporting
Timothy Ngembge (Graphic) – Best Online News Reporting
Benedicta Gyimah Folley (Ghanaian Times) – Best Print Features
Daniel Kwabena Manetey (Pent TV) – Best Television Feature
Clinton Yeboah (Luv FM) – Best Radio Features
Gilbert Azeem Tiroog (GNA) – Best Online Features
Godwin Asedeba (Media General) – Best Television Documentary
Doreen Ampofo (GBC) – Best Radio Documentary
Nii Adjei Mensahfio (Freelance) – Best Online Documentary
Juliet Etefeh (B&FT) – Best Print Columnist
Samuel Dowuona (Tech Focus24) – Best Online Columnist
Nathaniel Attoh (Joy FM) – Best in Sports Reporting
Stanley Blewu (Media General) – Best in Education Reporting
Francis Enchil (Media General) – Best in Investigative Reporting
Kukoku Prince (GBC) – Best in Photojournalism
James Amoh Jnr (GNA) – Best in Arts and Entertainment Reporting
Ridwan Karim Osman (EIB Network) – Best in Business Reporting
Timothy Ngembge (Daily Graphic) – Best in Environment and Science Reporting
Moses Appiah (A1 Radio) – Best in Health Reporting
Albert Futukpor (GNA) – Akoto Ampaw Award for Democracy and Good Governance
Dzifa Tetteh (Freelance) – Best Gender Reporter
Kweku Bolton (GBC) – Best in Crime and Court Reporting
Nicholas Azebire (Dreamz FM) – Best in Disability Reporting
Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi (Asempa Dawuro) – Best in Domestic Tourism Reporting
Christian Yalley (TV3, Media General) – Best in Road Safety Reporting
Timothy Ngnenbe – Best in Illegal Mining Reporting
Esther Aidoo (GBC) – BoG Governor’s Economic and Financial Story of the Year
Missing Persons (Atinka TV) – Best Television Programme in a Ghanaian Language
Ekosii Sen – Best Radio Programme in a Ghanaian Language
Behind the News (GBC) – Best Radio/Television Programme
GH Hyper – Best Digital and New Media Platform
Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu (UniMAC/GBC) – Most Promising Student Journalist of the Year
Moses Appiah (A1 Radio) – Komla Dumor Most Promising Journalist of the Year
Philip Osei Bonsu (Asempa FM) – P.A.V. Ansah Journalist of the Year