Joseph Ackah-Blay

Dynamic legal and political analyst with extensive experience at Media General, excelling in legal research and strategic communications. Proven ability to deliver compelling on-air analysis and engaging digital content. Adept at advocacy and transcribing, I have effectively covered significant events, including the 2020 Election Petition, showcasing strong analytical skills and a commitment to impactful storytelling.

• Samson Iardi Anyenini, Senior Partner, A-Partners @ Law, 0244665259
• Michael Oti Adjei, General Manager, Media General, otiadjei@gmail.com
• Kabral Blay-Amihere, Former Ambassador and Former Chairman, National Media Commission, kabralblay@yahoo.com, 0266777209

• SRC Writer of the Year, 2016, University of Ghana
• Certificate of Training in African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative and the African Union Model Law, 06/01/19, Rwanda
• Criminal Law and Justice Training Program for Journalists and Media Practitioners, 10/01/17, Africa Center of International Criminal Justice
• Certificate for Training on Open Contracting and Oil Professional Law Course
• Certificate of Participation in Training on Court Reporting from a Human Rights Perspective, 10/01/18, African Foundation Heights
• AU Dialogue on Governance and Corruption, 2018, Gaborone, Botswana
• Certificate for Training on Revenue Natural Resource Extractive Management, Governance Institute
• Certificate for Training in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Computing Systems, University of Ghana

• Legal and Political Analyst, Senior Producer, Media General, 10/01/23, Present, Supervising and editing legal stories, On-Air legal and political analysis, Writing online legal and political stories, Hosting Legal and political segments on various shows
• Legal Intern, Circuit Court 2, Accra, 01/01/25, 05/31/25, Assessing briefs, Monitoring and recording proceedings
• Legal Intern, A-Partners @ Law, 01/01/24, 05/31/24
• Head of Legal Affairs Desk, Legal Affairs Correspondent, Multimedia Group Limited, Legal Research and off and on air analysis, Writing court reports for online, Television and Radio Platforms, Covered 2020 Election Petition as lead Court Correspondent
• Political Analyst Assistant, European Union Election Observer Mission, Providing Technical and Administrative assistance in the analysis of political developments, Organizing meetings with high ranking government and political officials