Elizabeth Akua Ohene is a distinguished trailblazing career in journalism who has paved the way for future generations of female journalists. She broke barriers as the first African woman to edit a major national daily newspaper.
Her journey into journalism began at the Daily Graphic, during a chaotic political period in Ghana. She later founded and edited a weekly news magazine, Talking Drums, targeted at exposing human rights issues in Ghana. Her dedication to the field quickly propelled her to the position of a Deputy Editor of Daily Programmes in the African Service division of BBC World Service, where she contributed to the award-winning BBC Focus on Africa team.
Beyond journalism, Elizabeth has served as a Minister of State under the regime of President John Agyekum Kufuor and she has consistently being an advocate for freedom of the press. Her viewpoint against corruption emphasises her dedication to accountability in public service.
Elizabeth was born in 1945, she obtained a degree from the University of Ghana and a Mass Communication Certificate from the University of Indiana. Elizabeth till date remains a prominent voice for press freedom and human rights in Ghana.
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