Gideon Sarpong was part of the 21 finalists selected by a jury from the 711 entries submitted by journalists across the sub-region and was among the 7 award recipients on the night.

Gideon Sarpong, following the award has called on journalists to “deepen their watchdog, and gatekeeper role in society.”

“Journalists in West Africa must remain committed to championing the rights of ordinary citizens as well as holding power to account,” he added.

Other category winners of the night were:

Category: West Africa Journalist of the Year

Winner: Kwetey Nartey

Media House: Multimedia Group

Country:  Ghana

Category: West Africa Journalist of the Year

Winner: Samad Uthman

Media House:  International Centre for Investigative Reporting  

Category: Environmental Reporting

Winner:  Chinedu Asadu

Media House: The Cable

Country:  Nigeria

Category: Anti-Corruption Reporting

Winner: Caleb Ojewale

Media House: Business Day

Country:  Nigeria

Category: Health  Reporting

Winner: Samad Uthman

Media House: International Centre for Investigative Reporting  

Country:  Nigeria

Category: ICT Reporting

Winner: Gideon Sarpong

Media House: iWatch Africa

Country:  Ghana

Category: Business Reporting   

Winner: Alfred Olufemi

Media House:  PREMIUM TIMES

Country:  Nigeria

COVID-19 Reporting

Winner:  Chikodi Okereocha

Media House:  The Nation

Country: Nigeria

Organised by the Media Foundation for West Africa, WAMECA honours exemplary work, in-depth investigations and exceptional storytelling.

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