Manasseh Azure Awuni Reacts To Paul Adom Otchere’s Contract Claims

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has responded to statements made by broadcaster Paul Adom Otchere regarding ongoing contract investigations, disputing claims made during a recent “Good Evening Ghana” morning edition.

In a detailed public response, Awuni addressed Otchere directly, acknowledging that while his investigation into the contract remains unpublished, he felt compelled to clarify several points raised during the broadcast.

Awuni confirmed that he had indeed engaged with Otchere on the matter through questions and answers, as stated on the show. However, he emphasized that despite “several promises and timelines” from Otchere, responses to his questions remain pending.

“You said I had engaged you on this matter, and we had exchanged questions and answers. You also said you had yet to respond to some of the questions I sent you. This is wholly correct. And I’m still waiting for your response,” Awuni stated.

The journalist challenged Otchere’s assertion that he was unaware of the company owners involved in the contested contracts. Awuni claimed to possess evidence contradicting this position, stating that Otchere had “admitted to me, not once but TWICE” that he knew the company owners from the beginning.

Furthermore, Awuni alleged that representatives of the contract-winning company had attended a GACL board meeting chaired by Otchere a year before the contract award, suggesting prior knowledge of the parties involved.

The exchange highlights ongoing tensions surrounding transparency in public contract awards and media accountability in Ghana’s investigative journalism landscape.