Journalist of the Year 2025, Moses Apiah, says his description of himself as a “rural journalist” is not intended as a label of prestige but as a constant reminder of his responsibility to communities whose voices are often missing from mainstream development conversations.
According to him, journalism in rural and underserved communities must give visibility to people whose experiences can easily be overlooked by official narratives.
Speaking on A1 Radio after winning the ultimate award at the 5th Upper East Regional GJA Awards, Moses Apiah said his commitment to rural journalism has been shaped by years of reporting on issues affecting ordinary people.
“Often, I called myself a rural journalist not for the beauty of it, but as an amplifier to remind myself the role I ought to, and should, to uplift the voice of the voiceless in society.”
He said his journalism journey was strengthened by the guidance of experienced journalists, including JoyNews’ Albert Sore, The Fourth Estate’s Williams Jalulah and Media Without Borders’ Edward Adeti.
Moses Apiah said the lessons from those mentors helped him appreciate the importance of ensuring that the experiences of ordinary people are not buried beneath official narratives of development.
He said his approach has increasingly focused on telling stories through the experiences of the people directly affected by the issues being reported.
According to him, winning the Journalist of the Year award is therefore not simply a personal achievement but a renewed responsibility to continue amplifying issues affecting underserved communities.
He said the recognition has given him additional motivation to pursue journalism that creates public awareness and contributes to addressing societal problems.
Source: Bolgafmonline.com| 102.7 MHz| Bolgatanga
