Dumfour Implicated In Voter Register Scam – Drivers, Cleanness, Watchmen, Camera Men and Duplicate Names Uncovered
Explosive allegations of a grand rigging scheme have rocked the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) ahead of its crucial June 30, 2025, elections, with incumbent President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour squarely in the spotlight.
A damning investigation by The New Republic has ripped the lid off a scandal involving a corrupted electoral register riddled with duplicate names and a shocking infiltration of non-journalists, including drivers, technicians, and even security personnel.
Sources close to the unfolding drama point fingers directly at Dwumfour, who is seeking re-election, as the alleged mastermind behind the brazen manipulation of the electoral process.
The revelations threaten to plunge the upcoming polls into chaos and raise serious questions about the integrity of the GJA leadership.
When confronted by The New Republic regarding the explosive claims, Dwumfour’s response was far from reassuring. Initially feigning ignorance, he curtly deflected, stating, “I don’t know, please, speak to the election committee.”
However, as specific findings of the alleged rigging plot were laid bare, Dwumfour’s composure reportedly cracked. He is said to have retorted angrily, “You have done your search, so give the names of those who are the security men and send it to me, okay,” before abruptly hanging up the phone.
The New Republic has since gathered credible intelligence from various media houses confirming the presence of individuals in non-editorial or non-reporting roles on the GJA electoral roll.
Among the most glaring examples is the Tobinco Media Group, which astonishingly has fifty staff members registered to vote – a figure that has raised considerable eyebrows.
Investigations within Tobinco Media Group unearthed a shocking roster of individuals listed on the GJA register who are clearly not professional journalists:
* Adjetey Edward: Cameraman
* Agyeman Doreen: Human Resources Office
* Akomea Christian Marfo: Head of Technical
* Amartey Ibrahim: Cameraman
* Anane Samuel Kofi: Cameraman
* Narh Ishmael: Head of Transport
* Ofosu Appiah Randy: IT Professional
* Rockson Asante: Studio Director
* Preko Emmanuel Yaw Adomako: Cameraman and Reporter (raising questions about the dual role)
Further intelligence hinted at the inclusion of security personnel on the register. While The New Republic’s cross-checking at the specified media house couldn’t conclusively identify any listed names as security staff, it did reveal that many names flagged as questionable were, in fact, presenters, reporters, or other legitimate media roles.
This suggests a deliberate attempt to pad the register with non-journalists.
Adding to the growing list of irregularities, the Tobinco Media Group’s register also exposed blatant duplicate names: “Appiah Kubi Philip” appeared twice, once as “Kubi Appiah Philip,” at the same organization – a clear sign of a sloppily executed attempt at electoral fraud.
This egregious error casts a long shadow over the credibility of the entire voters’ register just days before the GJA elections.
Meanwhile, amidst the escalating crisis, the GJA Elections Committee held a virtual meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2025, with contesting candidates.
The session, also attended by the Electoral Commission’s Technical Advisor, aimed to clarify the introduction and operationalization of proxy voting – a new feature for this year’s GJA election.
According to the Elections Committee Chair, Mr. Peter Martey Agbeko, proxy voting is being implemented under “strengthened safeguards and best practices” and offers a “legitimate voting alternative for a limited number of eligible members who are unable to cast their ballots in person for verifiable reasons.”
He assured participants that a secure platform has been established, and standardized forms are in use, with only strictly eligible applicants benefiting. Currently, 20 voters have been granted proxy status, with four more awaiting final confirmation.
Conspicuous Absence of Petitioners:
Significantly, the petitioners who initially raised concerns about proxy voting were conspicuously absent from the meeting. Their non-participation denied them a crucial opportunity to directly address their queries to the Elections Committee and the Technical Advisor.
Candidates were also informed of the ballot printing location and encouraged to send representatives to observe the process – a transparency measure intended to ensure a credible outcome.
The Elections Committee urged all candidates and stakeholders to uphold decorum and ethical standards as Election Day, Monday, June 30, 2025, rapidly approaches.
However, as the GJA gears up for its pivotal elections, the explosive allegations of a rigged register and the incumbent President’s agitated response cast a dark cloud over the entire process.
The integrity of the GJA is now on the line, and all eyes will be on how these serious accusations are addressed before the ballots are cast.
By Prince Ahenkorah