Reactions As Manasseh Azure Reveals How NPP Denied Him Access To Information on Presidential Trips

As at October 28, 2026, Ghanaians have taken to social media to react to a Facebook post by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, in which he recounted how he demanded information on the cost of former President Akufo-Addo’s trips and private jet rentals, but the NPP-led presidency denied him.

The post was published on his official Facebook page and quickly attracted a wave of responses from a politically divided audience.

A large section of social media users commended Manasseh for what they described as objective, balanced and fearless journalism. Many described the write-up as an example of what the profession should look like, noting that he has remained consistent in holding public officeholders to account. Some supporters said they were not surprised that certain political actors would be unhappy with the piece, while others went as far as calling him one of the few truly neutral voices in the country’s media space.

On the other side, a number of commenters insisted that the same standard of transparency should be applied to the current government. Some questioned why the journalist has not demanded that the present administration publish documents such as invoices for chartered flights, arguing that accountability must not be selective.

Others raised concerns about the accuracy of some details connected to the South Africa evacuation exercise, particularly possible inconsistencies in dates recorded in the documents released. They called for clarification, saying that transparency must also come with credible and verifiable information.

Some readers expressed disappointment, saying they had expected a more insightful and thought-provoking article. A few questioned how the journalist’s position squares with his reputation as an anti-corruption campaigner, while others suggested that the piece appeared to favour the government’s side of the argument.

There were also humorous and sarcastic reactions, which reflected the heated political atmosphere surrounding the subject and the passion with which Ghanaians engage with matters of public accountability.

The varied responses show that the conversation around transparency and accountability remains very much alive in Ghana. While admirers see the post as a reminder that openness should be the standard regardless of who is in power, critics maintain that the same scrutiny must be applied consistently to the current administration. As the debate continues online, the episode underscores the importance of the Right to Information law and the role of the media in demanding answers from those in authority.

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