International relations analyst and former presidential staffer under the Akufo-Addo administration, Justice Newton-Offei, has contributed a nuanced perspective to the ongoing debate regarding the health of Youth Employment Agency (YEA) CEO, Malik Basintale. This comes in the wake of circulating rumors on social media suggesting that Basintale had suffered a stroke and was flown to the United Kingdom for urgent medical treatment.
In response to these rumors, associates of Basintale released photos and videos intended to reassure the public about his well-being, showing him in what appeared to be a relaxed state. However, Newton-Offei expressed some skepticism about the footage, pointing out that Basintale appeared less energetic than usual. He noted the CEO’s subdued demeanor and his position in the videos, often lying down, which seemed unusual for someone typically known for their high energy.
“I know Malik Basintale to be a matchlessly energetic young man,” Newton-Offei remarked in a carefully worded social media post. “But rather curiously, in all the footages of him so far released following speculations about being flown abroad for medical attention, he uncharacteristically appears subdued, and in lying positions.”
Newton-Offei quickly clarified that his comments were not meant to cast suspicion or ill-will towards Basintale. “This is just a personal honest observation, totally devoid of malice,” he emphasized.
His remarks have sparked further debate, with some of Basintale’s supporters attributing his quiet demeanor to the need for rest after a demanding schedule, while others have taken Newton-Offei’s observations as a call for more transparency. The comments have added complexity to an already charged situation, with the public calling for clearer communication from YEA leadership or government representatives.
Basintale himself addressed the rumors directly on November 16, issuing a firm denial: “Ignore the false news. No stroke, No UK!”
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