David Adadevoh Named Editor of Ghanaian Times After 18 Years in Journalism

David Adadevoh has been confirmed as Editor of the Ghanaian Times, cementing a career trajectory that has seen him rise through virtually every major editorial position at Ghana's historic newspaper. With more than 18 years of journalism experience spanning reporting, specialised business coverage and newsroom management, Adadevoh's appointment represents continuity and recognition of his proven leadership within the organisation.

Adadevoh's career at the New Times Corporation, which publishes the Ghanaian Times, began in 2007 as a reporter. Over nearly two decades, he has held progressively senior roles including Senior Reporter, Chief Reporter, Business Editor and Deputy Editor before becoming Acting Editor in February 2026. His appointment to the permanent post follows several months of successfully steering the newspaper's editorial direction and overseeing its newsroom operations.

Professional credentials and expertise

Beyond his on-the-job experience, Adadevoh has invested significantly in professional development. He completed specialised training in financial and economic journalism at the International Institute of Journalism in Germany in 2007, and subsequently undertook e-learning courses in financial reporting. In 2010, he attended the prestigious Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists at the University of Pennsylvania, and was selected by the United States Government for the International Visitor Leadership Programme, a competitive professional exchange for emerging leaders.

His academic credentials include a Master of Arts degree in Public Affairs from the University of Ghana, a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Professional Studies, Accra, and a Diploma in Communications Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism. He is a past runner-up for the Ghana Journalists Association's Young Promising Journalist of the Year award (2013).

Why it matters for Ghana's media landscape

The appointment of Adadevoh comes at a significant moment for Ghana's media sector. The Ghanaian Times, as one of the country's longest-established newspapers, plays an important role in Ghana's democratic discourse and public information ecosystem. Leadership transitions at major newsrooms can influence editorial priorities, coverage focus and the tone of national journalism.

Adadevoh's background in business and financial journalism, combined with his experience covering major national events, suggests the newspaper may maintain or strengthen its focus on economic reporting—an area critical for a country navigating complex fiscal and trade challenges. His commitment to editorial ethics, evident from his professional memberships in the Ghana Journalists Association and alignment with international journalism standards through his training, may also reinforce standards-based journalism at a time when media credibility is closely watched.

His appointment also reflects a broader trend in Ghanaian media of promoting journalists who have built expertise over extended periods, rather than importing editors from outside. This internal advancement model can strengthen institutional knowledge but also requires vigilance to ensure newsrooms remain independent and responsive to public interest rather than organisational inertia.

As Editor, Adadevoh will oversee editorial processes, set the newspaper's editorial agenda, supervise various desks, and represent the publication at high-level engagements. His role will be instrumental in shaping how the Ghanaian Times covers politics, economics, society and international affairs during a period of continued political and economic change in Ghana.