A Journalist, Charles Yao Mawusi, has declared his intention to contest for the position of president of the Ghana Jour­nalists Association (GJA) in the upcoming election, assuring to restore the GJA to its glorious days."This decision is not born out of personal ambition, but a passionate call to rescue and re­store our cherished Association to its glorious days-those days when the GJA roared like a lion; fearless, dignified, united, and above all, respected," Mr Mawu­si said after filing his nomination on Friday to contest the election.He continued: "Today, I stand before you with a deep sense of duty, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the ideals of journalism.

It is with great honour and a renewed spirit of service that I officially declare my intention to contest for the position of President of the Ghana Journalists Associ­ation (GJA) in the upcoming elections."His campaign, themed "Rescue and Restore the GJA to Its Glorious Days, Mr Mawusi said his intention to contest for the position of president of the GJA was not just another campaign, but a movement to "reclaim our pride, redefine our identity, and realign our path."Mr Mawusi appealed to journalists both young and old, editors and producers to sup­port the cause of giving the GJA a new lease of life by electing him the president of GJA."I invite every member of the GJA-from the most seasoned editor to the young reporter in the field-to join hands with me on this journey of revival.Let us Rescue and Restore the GJA-for ourselves, for future generations, and for the sacred craft of journalism in Ghana.Thank you, and may the spirit of truth guide us always," Mr Mawusi reiterated.Mr Mawusi, an astute aca­demic and champion of press freedom said the GJA was known for its professionalism and standing up for its members, and that this principle must not be allowed to fade."We all remember those golden years-when the voice of the GJA echoed with author­ity across national discourse, championing press freedom, upholding professionalism, and fiercely protecting its members.

That legacy must not be allowed to fade.

It must be reclaimed, re-energised, and repositioned to meet the urgent needs of mod­ern journalism in Ghana." BY MALIK SULLEMANA