Akosua Manu Drops Bombshell On Zakaria – You Sued Manasseh For GHC 2M But Fear The 19 Girls

According to recent reports, Former Deputy CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Akosua Manu, has criticized suspended Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, following his GH¢2 million defamation lawsuit against investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni.

The legal action stems from an investigative report by Manasseh detailing allegations made by 19 female students who accused the suspended headmaster of subjecting them to abuse and trauma. However, Manu questioned why Zakaria targeted the journalist while failing to pursue legal action against the accusers themselves.

Taking to social media, Manu remarked: “Zakaria sues Manasseh for 2,000,000 but hasn’t sued the 19 girls alleging the trauma he made them suffer. Fine case!”

Her statement quickly gained traction, prompting intense debate among online observers. Many netizens agreed with Manu’s sentiment, arguing that if the allegations were entirely fabricated and damaging to his reputation, legal action should logically extend to those who raised the primary claims rather than solely targeting the reporter. Critics also expressed concern that selective legal action against journalists threatens press freedom and deters investigative reporting on sensitive public interest issues.

Conversely, defenders of the headmaster maintained that individuals reserve the constitutional right to seek legal remedies against media entities publishing unverified or reputational damage. Manasseh Azure Awuni has yet to issue a formal public statement regarding the suit.

As legal proceedings take shape, members of the public continue to call for a comprehensive state investigation into the original claims raised by the 19 students to ensure accountability and justice for all parties involved.

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