A1 Radio journalist Moses Apiah has been adjudged Overall Journalist of the Year at the 5th Upper East Regional Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards. He produces A1 Radio's morning show, Day Break Upper East. His recognition was based on two public-interest stories examining period poverty among girls in conflict-affected Bawku and the experiences of two siblings allegedly defiled and facing challenges in accessing justice.
Mr Apiah emerged the overall winner after earlier picking up two category awards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Reporting and Child Protection Reporting. His documentary, "Period Poverty: Girls in Bawku Battle Bullets and Dreams," explored how conflict and poverty affect menstrual health and education among adolescent girls in Bawku. The GJA praised the documentary for its sensitivity and compelling storytelling.
The second story, "Crying for Justice: Two Siblings Defiled, Denied Justice," earned him the Child Protection Reporting award. The report examined the alleged sexual abuse of two siblings and the challenges encountered in seeking justice. The GJA cited Mr Apiah's courage in confronting the painful realities of child sexual abuse and the barriers to justice faced by vulnerable children.
The GJA said Mr Apiah's reports demonstrated his ability to report across health, sexual and reproductive rights, child protection, conflict and social justice while maintaining a focus on public-interest journalism. His work was praised for giving voice to the voiceless, exposing social injustice and using journalism as an instrument for positive change.
A citation signed by Upper East Regional GJA Chairman Albert Sore praised Mr Apiah's reporting for its depth, sensitivity and focus on vulnerable people. The citation noted that his stories demonstrated exceptional journalistic excellence, courage, versatility and unwavering commitment to public-interest journalism.
After receiving the award, Mr Apiah thanked the GJA, his colleagues at A1 Radio, his sources and others who had supported his work. He pledged to continue using journalism to amplify the experiences of marginalised communities and hold duty bearers accountable. Mr Apiah's award was announced on October 5, 2026, at the 5th Upper East Regional GJA Awards.
The awards ceremony recognised outstanding journalists in the Upper East region, with Mr Apiah being the highest honoree. His win is seen as a testament to his dedication to public-interest journalism and his commitment to telling the stories of vulnerable communities.
Key points
- Moses Apiah won two category awards for SRHR Reporting and Child Protection Reporting before being named Overall Journalist of the Year.
- His reporting focused on period poverty among girls in conflict-affected Bawku and the experiences of two siblings allegedly defiled and facing challenges in accessing justice.
- Mr Apiah pledged to continue using journalism to amplify the experiences of marginalised communities and hold duty bearers accountable.
