Seth Joseph Bokpe, is a Ghanaian investigative journalist and the Senior reporter of The Fourth Estate, the public interest and accountability investigative journalism project of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and a fact-checker with Fact-Check Ghana.[1][2] He previously worked with the Graphic Communications Group, Ghana's biggest newspaper publishing company.[3][4][5]
Seth J. Bokpe | |
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| Born | Seth J. Bokpe |
| Education | Ghana Institute of Journalism George Washington University Bloomberg Media |
| Occupation | |
| Employer | Media Foundation for West Africa |
| Known for | Investigative journalism |
| Website | https://thefourthestategh.com/ & https://www.fact-checkghana.com/ |
Education
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Seth earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism and is certified as a Balanced Scorecard Professional by George Washington University. He is also an alumnus of the Bloomberg Media, Africa.[2][4]
Career
editSeth J. Bokpe currently serves as the Senior Reporter at The Fourth Estate, a non-profit, public-interest journalism project established by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA).[6] Seth's investigative works mainly center around anti-corruption, environmental, and health journalism.[7] Additionally, he works as a fact-checker for FactCheck Ghana, a fact-checking initiative under MFWA's umbrella.[8] Prior to joining the MFWA, he worked as the News Editor for The Ghana Report, a news portal.[9][10] Seth worked with the AfricaWatch Magazine, as well as freelance for the One World Magazine in the Netherlands.[2] Seth started his career at the largest newspaper in Ghana, the Graphic Communications Group,[3][11][12] where he dedicated a decade of service, following a brief stint at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.[9]
Work
editBokpe has written and produced anti-corruption stories in the form of in-depth articles. Some of them include:
Akufo-Addo’s First & Second Term: 27 ministers who didn’t declare assets at all
editSeth J. Bokpe story revealed the lack of compliance among Ghanaian politicians with the country’s Asset Declaration Law, Act 550. The law, per the 1992 Constitution, mandates public office holders, including Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), Ministers, Members of Parliament, presidential staffers, judges, and heads of state institutions, to declare their assets within specific timeframes. The exposé shed light on the widespread non-compliance by public officials, prompting a significant response.[13]
Following the revelations, 294 political appointees hastily declared their assets and liabilities.[14] There was, thus, a surge in declarations among ministers, legislators, and heads of state institutions.[15]
Awards
editSeth has received several awards including:[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Telecommunication
Rural Reporting |
Won |
| 2016 | Most Promising Young Journalist | Won |
| 2017 | Best Agriculture report | Won |
| 2018 | Environment (Print)
Best Transport and Road Safety |
Won |
| 2020 | Best News Reporting (Print) | Won |
| 2022 | Anthony Akoto Ampaw Democracy and Good Governance | Won |
| 2023 | Anthony Akoto Ampaw Democracy and Good Governance | Won |
| 2024 | Anthony Akoto Ampaw Democracy and Good Governance | Won |
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ GTonline (2023-05-27). "GJA inaugurates 5 committees, 2 council in Accra". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ a b c "Seth J. Bokpe". Media Foundation For West Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ a b Starrfmgh (2017-12-19). "GHOne TV's Ridwan, Aryeetey nominated for GJA award". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ a b "The Team". Fact Check Ghana. 20 July 2020. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Tsunami hits Graphic as another Journalist resigns". GhanaWeb. 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "US Embassy supports media with tools". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "BE ACTIVE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE" -FC CE CALLS ON AFRICAN YOUTH". Fc Ghana.
- ^ "MFWA trains journalists in fact-checking - MyJoyOnline". MyJoyOnline. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ a b info@theghanareport.com, Seth Bokpe / (2020-10-25). "Theghanareport.com picks three honours at 25th GJA Awards". The Ghana Report. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ ANKIILU, MASAHUDU (2019-12-30). "2019 Media Transfer Window: Who Moved Where?". African Eye Report. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Otoo, Lilipearl Baaba (2018-01-18). "KRIF rewards selected journalists… As it outdoors customer feedback device". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ GhanaSummary. "Tsunami hits Graphic as another Journalist resigns". GhanaSummary. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Akufo-Addo's First & Second Term: 28 ministers who didn't declare asset at all". thefourthestategh.com. 2022-06-02. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "294 political appointees rush to declare assets following The Fourth Estate's exposé". thefourthestategh.com. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "The Fourth Estate's Seth Bokpe wins GJA Democracy and Good Governance award again". thefourthestategh.com. 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "The Fourth Estate's Seth Bokpe wins best GJA reporter for Democracy and Good Governance". 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Meet The 2014 Journalist of the Year (Photo)". Peacefmonline- Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Photos: Seven GJA awards leave Joy News in seventh heaven - MyJoyOnline". MyJoyOnline. 2018-10-28. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Bernard Avle is journalist of the year - A1 Radio Bolgatanga". 2018-10-28. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ "Newsfile host Samson Lardy Anyenini wins GJA Journalist of the Year 2019 award". Dailymailgh. 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Segbefia, Sedem (2020-10-27). "B&FT's Osei Owusu Amankwaah wins Nuclear Star Reporter at 25th GJA Awards". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2017-12-20). "Citi FM wins 6 GJA awards; anti-galamsey campaign recognized". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2014-08-31). "Citi FM's Eyewitness news wins GJA's honorary award". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "The Fourth Estate's Seth Bokpe wins GJA Democracy and Good Governance award again". thefourthestategh. 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ Adonu, Victoria Enyonam; Pyne, Ed (2024-09-30). "Four journalists from The Fourth Estate win big at 28th GJA Awards -". The Fourth Estate. Retrieved 2024-10-24.