Selikem Acolatse resigns from GBC

On August 3, 2020, 4:40 PM

Broadcaster Selikem Acolatse Akpaloo has announced her resignation from the State broadcaster, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC).

Selikem had worked with GBC for 13 years as a reporter, news anchor, producer, editor, and host of Women’s Voice, a show dedicated to discussing issues affecting women.

In a Facebook post announcing her resignation from GBC, Mrs. Akpaloo said, “I thank the GBC for offering me this platform since 2007 when I joined the Corporation as a national service person.

“I continue to maintain a cordial relationship with GBC, one that has existed for almost 13 years of working at both the radio and television divisions of GBC as a reporter, news anchor, producer, editor, host, and commentator,” he said.

“To the audience of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, and resource persons who contributed to Women’s Voice especially, I am eternally grateful,” she added,

Selikem, however, said she would continue to serve as a freelance journalist and Gender Advocate.

“I will continue to serve Ghana as a freelance journalist, gender advocate, and humanitarian. God bless you all.”

Below is her full statement announcing her resignation:

“I wish to announce my resignation from the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). I appreciate GBC for giving me the opportunity to be a part of public service broadcasting with such a national mandate. For me, it has been an honour serving God and country.

“I thank the GBC for offering me this platform since 2007 when I joined the Corporation as a national service person. I continue to maintain a cordial relationship with GBC, one that has existed for almost 13 years of working at both the radio and television divisions of GBC as a reporter, news anchor, producer, editor, host and commentator.

“I also wish to appreciate all who have encouraged and inspired me at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation to do more to bring out my best.

“To the audience of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, and resource persons who contributed to Women’s Voice especially, I am eternally grateful.

“I will continue to serve Ghana as a freelance journalist, gender advocate, and humanitarian. God bless you all.”