Roger A. Agana, the editor of News Ghana and a leading advocate for ethical journalism, has been officially cleared to contest for the Vice President position in the 2025 National Executive Elections of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), following a successful vetting held on Friday, July 25.
The vetting process, conducted at the PRINPAG Secretariat in Accra, marked a crucial milestone in the lead-up to the elections slated for Friday, August 15, 2025. Mr. Agana, known for his leadership in digital media and his long-standing commitment to press freedom, is widely viewed as a formidable candidate in the vice presidential race. He will face off against Michael Antwi-Agyei in a contest expected to draw significant attention from members of Ghana’s independent media.
With over two decades of experience in journalism, Agana’s campaign has attracted strong interest from stakeholders across the media spectrum. As editor of one of the country’s most established online platforms, he has consistently promoted transparent governance within the media space and played an active role in regional press advocacy.
The Electoral Committee, chaired by Lawyer Ken Kuranchie, announced that all eleven aspirants across five executive positions participated in the vetting exercise, which reviewed candidates’ qualifications, vision statements, and supporting documentation. No objections or disqualifications were recorded by the close of the vetting deadline.
In the presidential race, Awudu Mahama and David Tamakloe were both cleared to contest. The position of Organizing Secretary will be contested by William Sarpong, Prince Kawuunda, and Emmanuel Ajarfor Abugri, editor of ModernGhana. Emmanuel Opare Djan was confirmed unopposed for the Public Affairs & External Relations Officer role.
Meanwhile, the Financial Secretary/Treasurer race will feature Naana Aklerh Kubi I, Kofi Ahovi, and Adnan Adams Mohammed, who were also vetted and approved.
With the vetting completed, official balloting for candidate positions on the ballot paper has also been conducted. The final list of qualified candidates is expected to be published formally by the Electoral Committee in the coming days.
Committee members, including Vice Chair Desmond Darko and Secretary Nimatu Yakubu Atuoyese, reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a credible, fair, and transparent election. The committee encouraged members to uphold PRINPAG’s values of professionalism and unity during the campaign period.
As the August 15 election draws closer, all eyes are on the vice presidential race, where Roger A. Agana’s track record in newsroom leadership, media policy engagement, and digital transformation has positioned him as a candidate with both national credibility and grassroots support within Ghana’s independent press community.