Award-winning Ghanaian broadcast journalist and author, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has opened up about his harrowing experiences as an investigative journalist during President Akufo-Addo’s tenure.
In an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show, Mr. Awuni detailed the life-threatening challenges he has faced, which necessitated police protection and even temporary relocation to other countries.
“I’ve personally encountered a lot of woes. If you look at the ‘fictional Agyapadie’ document, you’ll find my name in that document. I have not had it easy in this administration,” he stated.
He recounted, “I had to go to South Africa in 2019. In 2020, I had to go to Germany. All these because of death threats.”
Between 2019 and 2021, Mr. Awuni often had to drive with police protection due to the severity of the threats against him. The intense pressure also took a toll on his mental health, leading him to seek therapy from a clinical psychologist.
These revelations come as he prepares to launch his latest book, “The President Ghana Never Got,” on Thursday, August 8.
His book, “The President Ghana Never Got,” delves into these personal encounters and his attempts to communicate his plight directly to President Akufo-Addo.
“Sometimes you find people asking, ‘Does the President even know what is happening behind the scenes?’ I had a personal experience where I had to take a step to let people within the Presidency know,” he shared.
At one point, feeling his messages might not be reaching the President, Mr. Awuni sought an audience with the President’s wife. “I booked an appointment with his wife,” he recounted. Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo was surprised, noting his direct access to the President. He responded, “Well, it is true, but for ABC reasons, I should let you know.”
“The President Ghana Never Got” is a 400-page, 40-chapter book that offers an in-depth look at President Akufo-Addo’s administration. According to Mr. Awuni, the book contains “revealing and riveting content, which some may find explosive.”
The book launch will take place on August 8, 2024, at the Christ the King Parish Hall, opposite Jubilee House. This new work follows his 2016 book, “The Fourth John: Reign, Rejection & Rebound,” which explored the tenure of former President John Dramani Mahama.
“The President Ghana Never Got” promises to be a compelling read, providing insights into the decisions and nuances of the current administration that shaped its governance.
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