Journalist with the Graphic Communications Group, Della Russell Ocloo, has been appointed to a senior managerial position at the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), MyNewsGh has confirmed.
Her appointment adds to a growing list of media professionals who have been brought into public service under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. In recent months, several seasoned journalists from Joy FM, TV3, Metro TV, GhOne, Citi and now Daily Graphic have secured key roles within state institutions.
Della Russell Ocloo joins a notable group of prominent radio and television broadcasters who have taken up major appointments following the NDC’s return to power.
Meanwhile, sources indicate that the newly appointed Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority has reportedly sidelined Malik Daabu, a former Multimedia Group journalist who was appointed under the previous Akufo-Addo administration and served as the Authority’s Head of Public Relations.
Staff who spoke to this portal under strict condition of anonymity say a lot has been happening within the Authority in recent times which could tarnish the image of the government. They say they will look on and see how Della Russell can salvage the sinking image of the Authority under Dr. Kamaldeen Ali’s questioned leadership.
Other media personalities who have reportedly received government appointments include Joy News’ Raymond Acquah and Emefa Apawu, TV3’s Paa Kwesi Asare, Metro TV’s Randy Abbey, among several others.
It is worth noting that about eight months ago, Della Ocloo’s biography on Wikipedia was updated to reflect her role as a convenor of the “FixTheCountry” demonstration, a which sources at the Authority say was a preparation for the appointment.
