Ghanaian journalist and Legal Affairs Correspondent, Murtala Inusah, has been named Overall Best Court Correspondent of the Year at the 2026 JUSAG Media Awards.
The recognition was presented during activities marking the 2nd Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) in Tamale.
Inusah received a second honour on the night after his flagship daily segment, ‘Court Today’, broadcast on GHOne TV and Starr FM, was adjudged the Best Court Reporting News Platform in the country.
The programme was recognised for its accurate, consistent, in-depth and educative coverage of judicial proceedings.
The latest awards mark the second consecutive recognition for Inusah by JUSAG. In 2024, he was named Best Court Correspondent during the association’s 50th Anniversary celebration in Cape Coast on September 21, in recognition of his commitment to ethics and professionalism in court reporting.
Beyond journalism, Inusah has developed expertise in the legal field. He is an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Practitioner, a law student at the University of Ghana and an Ambassador for the Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies (IPLS).
His legal training and professional experience have contributed to his approach to court reporting, particularly in breaking down complex judgments, court proceedings and legal procedures for ordinary members of the public.
Through his work, he has served as an important link between the judiciary, the legal profession and the public, helping audiences better understand developments within Ghana’s justice system.
Inusah currently reports for GHOne TV, Starr FM, Kasapa FM and other platforms under the EIB Network. He is also among the first 27 members of the Judicial Press Corps, inaugurated by former Chief Justice Anin Yeboah.
He has covered Ghana’s courts for more than a decade, reporting on major constitutional, criminal and civil cases.
His career has also come with challenges. In October 2024, Inusah was assaulted while covering a high-profile case at the Accra Circuit Court. JUSAG condemned the incident as an attack on press freedom and democracy.
Colleagues describe the journalist as calm, hardworking, accurate and resilient in the field.
Other journalists honoured
The 2026 JUSAG Media Awards were instituted by the current JUSAG administration, led by Samuel Afotey Otu, to recognise journalists who have dedicated their time to explaining court processes and promoting justice delivery.
The awards featured journalists from different media platforms and categories.
Barbara Kumah of GTV won Best Court Correspondent of the Year (Public Media – TV), while Ama Brako Ampofo of Angel TV/Angel FM was adjudged Best Court Correspondent of the Year (Akan Language).
In the print category, Razak Gibril Abdul of Daily Guide won Best Court Correspondent of the Year (Private Print Media), while Justice Agbenorsi of the Daily Graphic was named Best Court Correspondent of the Year (Public Print Media).
Joyce Danso of the Ghana News Agency (GNA) won Best Court Correspondent of the Year (Online/News Agency).
In a special honorary category, Wilberforce Asare, Dean of the Judicial Press Corps, received a Special Honorary Award for his dedication and 10 years of distinguished leadership of the Corps.
The 2026 awards formed part of the JUSAG conference, which brought together delegates from across Ghana to elect new national and regional executives.
The recognition of Inusah and the other award recipients highlights the growing importance of specialised journalism in making Ghana’s justice system more accessible and understandable to the public.
