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Interview transcribed by Dellu Hadassah Esther Cole
Manasseh Azure Awuni, is an award-winning investigative journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Estate, a non-profit, public-interest journalism project by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA). He previously worked with Multimedia Group Limited in Accra, Ghana.
His investigative and anti-corruption reports have caused national uproar and resulted in government officials going to prison.
Not too long ago, he collaborated with international media outlet CNN, to uncover a Russian troll factory in Ghana. More recently, he teamed up with VG, a Norwegian media entity, to investigate Ghana’s shady procurement of Covid-19 vaccines.
Azure has won various awards for his works including the Journalist of The Year at the West Africa Media Excellence Awards in 2019 and 2020. In 2021, he was adjudged the Integrity Personality of the Year for his role and impact in the fight against corruption.
In his down time, he speaks at youth empowerment programs and anti-corruption seminars.
Nana S. Achampong: You grew up as the son of a watchman: here you are, Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Estate. Awards of Recognition. Your fourth book is on the way. How has your journey been?
Manasseh Azure Awuni: The journey has been rough and tough, in that we started on a very difficult note. I still remember those days when myself and my siblings would wake up without knowing where our next meal was coming from. I remember the days I suffered from Kwashiorkor – the protein deficiency – as a child. I remember how I wept when my father said because there was no money I would not be able to go to a senior high school outside of Kete Krachi. I remember how difficult things were generally that we had to sometimes skip school and help on the farm in order to take care of ourselves because our father’s salary was next to nothing.
I recently chanced on his pay slip and I realized in 2006 when I gained admission to the Ghana Institute of Journalism, his monthly salary was GhC52. And, to put things in context, admission at the time was GhC350 for the first year. And I had a father with 10 other children. So that tells you how difficult things were. But by the grace of God, and also the fortunes and blessing that education brings, we were able to rise through. And today those things I used to dread and worry and sometimes cry so much about are now things of the past.
NSA: How has your father’s occupation informed your choice of specialization in journalism?
MAA: I won’t say my father’s occupation had a way in determining what I turned out to be in terms of my career or occupation. Growing up, I initially wanted to be a bank manager because the Ghana Commercial Bank branch manager in Kete Krachi was someone we all looked up to. We felt he was prosperous. He had a small salon car, and in that district not many had private cars. So he was in his tie and suit and I looked up to him. So, that was the motivation.
When I completed SHS however, I was writing articles and posting some on the notice board of the Ghana Education Service Guest House where I worked as a care taker. The PRO of GES at the time in that district saw my writings and suggested … why don’t I try a career in journalism? And I had applied to the University of Cape Coast to be a Bachelor of Commence. Apart from Business Administration at Legon, it was the next most competitive university program in Ghana for business, I think. Unfortunately for me, I didn’t get admission. That was 2005, so when I was waiting to apply again in 2006, I got this man who made the suggestion. That’s how I got into Ghana Institute of Journalism.
NSA: Can you describe yourself in three words?
MAA: To describe myself in three words; I think this is the most difficult question I have ever … encountered…. On the top of my head, the three should be ‘daring’, ‘uncompromising’, and ‘strong-willed’.
NSA: As a man, what do you consider to be your greatest strength?
MAA: My greatest strength – I would say – is the ability to empathize with others, to try to feel their pain, and how they suffer abuse or injustice, and I think that has helped me to be able to connect with them and be able to fight their causes despite the danger to my own life. Because sometimes, you need to put yourself in their shoes and realize that … if you were subjected to this, you would resist it. And so, if some helpless person is going through that, then you need to stand up and fight for them – whether or not you know them or you have any connection whatsoever with them.
NSA: As an Investigative Reporter, what are your strengths?
MAA: As an investigative journalist I would say my greatest strength is integrity, because I’ve come to realize that one may have the skill. One may have maybe even the courage and the strength and every other thing needed to do it, but for a long time, I have come to realize that the people who become targets or subjects of investigative reporting are not ordinary people, and one of the first things they would attempt to do is to buy you out of stories and investigations.
I heard very early in my investigations that there’s a saying in Ghana that ‘everybody has a price’, and so, no matter who you are, there are certain businesses or politicians once you start doing stories about them, they will buy you and silence you. And I can say that, I don’t have a price, and that has helped [me] to stay this long, make this impact and be able to take on some of the most powerful individuals in the country.
NSA: What is it about Investigative Reporting that attracts you the most?
MAA: The thing about investigative reporting that attracts me most is its transforming power; that certain things get done because you delve deep and expose certain wrong doings. That certain people get accountability or justice served only because you decide to do investigative reporting. The state institutions in this country … that are supposed to hold the powerful accountable appear to have relinquished that role and become lapdogs instead of watchdogs. So, investigative reporting has a way of maintaining some semblance of justice in our system even [for] those who otherwise feel they are unaccountable, they cannot be touched, they cannot be reported about in any negative sense. Once you use investigative journalism tools and you have enough evidence, you can go at them and get them exposed.
NSA: Is there any issue you WON’T investigate? Why?
MAA: If there is an issue I won’t investigate, then that would be something that has to do with somebody’s private life that has no bearing on the greater public [interest]. I often say that if I hear that [a] minister of state is married but has 10 or 20 girlfriends or even the president, it’s not my problem. It is his private life and he should live it as he pleases. It only becomes an issue of public interest when or if it is established that he uses state funds or resources to cater [for] the needs of his private affairs. Other than that, I wouldn’t want to pry into people’s privacy when it has no bearing on the general public.
NSA: What would you say has been your biggest success to date?
MAA: My biggest success up to date is the fact that by the grace of God I have been able to move out of poverty, and by the grace of God, I am able to support my family, and support a few others that I can help who otherwise may not have completed one school or the other if I hadn’t intervened.
I think it all boils down to the impact in other people’s lives, and for me, I cherish that, and think it is the greatest impact or achievement, because I wrote an article and said that ‘look, when I die, the only tribute I want to hear – and not even at my funeral – is for someone to say “I couldn’t have got this far but for this man being buried today”. For me, that’s the essence of life.
NSA: Tell me about a time you failed?.
MAA: Failure: thankfully for me, I have been very blessed, and let me say, lucky to some extent in my job and my education, so I find it difficult to recount any incident I failed…When I failed to gain admission to UCC in 2005,…I really, really was very hurt, and looking back, I think it is the best thing that ever happened to me, because that paved the way for me to go into journalism. And the school that refused me admission is today teaching its students with the works I have done with journalism. So, that is a very successful story of my failure.
NSA: You’ve received many awards: which do you value more?
MAA: In terms of the awards, it will be difficult to say which one I value most, but there are three of them that stand out. The Ghana Journalist of The Year which I won a year just after leaving journalism school, the West African Media Excellence award which I won the ultimate price twice in the first four years of the competition, and the 2021 Integrity Personality of The Year which recognized my contribution [to] the fight against corruption in this country. It would be very difficult to say which of them I cherish more.
NSA: How has marriage changed your outlook and you job?
MAA: Marriage changed my outlook and my work in two ways: the positive, and the negative. The positive is, I have a wife whose intellect I respect, and who is able to make useful inputs in the work I do. There have been times I wrote an article, gave it to her to read through, and she tells me “you must change this headline” and/or say this in a different way. I do it reluctantly, but when I look back, I realize that those suggestions are very useful.
There is another angle to it that makes things a bit [more] difficult than it was when I wasn’t married. In those days I could just close [from work], and if I didn’t feel secure enough to stay at home, I could go somewhere, spend some days with a friend, or something, but these days, when you’re married, you don’t have that luxury.
And also, if you are thinking of danger, you don’t think about yourself alone: you think about the danger to your wife, your children, and other family members. Normally if you’re alone, it is easier to do this kind of dangerous journalism, but when you get married, you are always thinking about yourself, and thinking about the security of others, and that has a serious psychological toll on the reporter. And I have suffered for some time now.
NSA: How did you write your third book ‘The Fourth John: Reign, Rejection and Rebound’? How involved was the president?
MAA: I wrote The Fourth John mainly with knowledge I had about the political system. I was very active in journalism and the Mahama presidency was when I was a full-time journalist. When Jerry John Rawlings left office in 2000, I was in JSS. And Kuffor left in 2008 [when] I was a student of the Ghana Institute of Journalism. I had just finished my national service when Atta Mills died, so the John Mahama administration was the administration in the Fourth Republic at a time that I really was into full journalism and was very conscious of the happenings around me.
I also used my investigative journalism skills to be able to conduct interviews and get information that was not available to some of the ministers who served in that administration, because I remember some of them asking me how I got to know some of the things they didn’t know even though they were part of the government. So these are the main tools I employed in writing the book.
I also had the privilege of interviewing the former president, and he was magnanimous enough to speak to me even though I had done really hard-hitting stories and written very critical pieces of him when he was in the office, and I think he is extremely tolerant of dissenting views, and it was very helpful in the project.
NSA: What are you working on currently?
MAA: Currently I’m working on a manual on investigative reporting in the African context which I will be launching in March 2023. That is the book I’m working on and in addition to that I’m helping to build a team of strong and enterprising reporters at the Fourth Estate, which is a project at the Media Foundation for West Africa.
NSA: Anything else you want to add?
MAA: If there is anything I want to say then that is, I am a product of grace, because when I look at where I came from and where I am today, I see the grace of God on my life. I am also a believer of hard work and taking opportunities and preparing yourself for more, because if you pray for God to direct your path and then you’re sitting down, God won’t drag you on the ground. So, you have to keep moving despite the difficulties and give every opportunity you get the very best of your strength.
Manasseh Azure Awuni is scheduled to talk to communication students at AUCC about “What it Takes to Stand Out in Journalism” on February 14, 2023, The Auditorium 11:30 AM
This is one of the most insightful interviews I’ve read, It gave me the opportunity to learn more about Manessah Azure and his journey so far and an a little understanding on what goes into investigative journalism.
Yeah, I did enjoy it and I wish it goes on and on and on
It’s a very interesting interview that has motivated me to be daring and achieve what is ahead of me
It’s a very interesting interview that has motivated me to be daring and achieve what is ahead of me. It has made me learn the journey of Manasseh Azure and how he made it
Yh very interesting & ve learnt a lot from it….nothing can stop me to achieve what i want
The country is always pleased and blessed to have a great assert on Manasseh Azure, and I must say this is the most insightful and educative interview ever, throughout the interview you could see the passion he has and how pessimistic he is. This interview also gives me the chance to know a little bit about him and his career. People like Manasseh Azure must be protected because they are national Asset.
Even though I don’t have any knowledge about journalist listening to your interview am so grateful that we have people like you who think about this country (Ghana). My prayer for you is that God continue to grate you more Grace and strength to continue with the wonderful work you have started.
Our nation is blessed to have a great man as Mr Manasseh Azure
Well spoken Lydia
Manasseh has given us hope especially my northern brothers and sisters, no matter where you’re or where you from you can make it in life if only you’re focus and resilient.
I hope he’s having books that can guide we the young youth. About his strategy in investigating.
Manasseh is actually launching a new book next month on his experiences and methods as an investigative journalist in Africa, complete with case studies and all.
I can’t wait to grab a copy of the book for myself. Such a great man , our generation is blessed with you Mr. Manasseh Azure
He has really motivated me
Best and motivating so far I’m grateful listening to his life have changed certain perception I had about journalism.
This made me realize I can do and go far when I’m determined.because he didn’t let his father financial problems affect his education 😞. Irrespective of his financial background he made it hard and determined .
Very insightful and inspirational, urges you to not give in irrespective of all obstacles and hurdles that may come your way in this journey called life! Manasseh Azure is a knowledge power house…
He has been through a lot but he never gave up….. Hard work pays indeed….. weldone hero
That’s very true
I learnt this quote from Manesseh Azure Awini I came across sometime ago. He has really made impact in lives.
“Don’t wait for opportunities, try as much as possible to create them,” Mr. Awuni said. “If you are saying here today that you don’t have the platform, what I’m saying is that create them. Do not wait for people to employ you before you can do something.
Deep statement that has made an impact in my life.
God bless you Sir!
Exactly, very deep statement 💯
Not bad though we are anxious to meet him.
Truly does
I have enjoyed reading this interview by Manasseh Azure Awuni, I personally like reading his articles, but the story of his life has a very big impact to people who want to be like him. In fact I’m a student AUCC, in my next level, I wanted to study strategic communication as my main course but I’m beginning to have a change of mind to do journalism. Not for anything but to use what I have in mind to change the kind of society we are in today….
I’m grateful to have read this insightful interview. It has taught me how to ride on, no matter the storms of life.
Manasseh Azure, God bless for our nation Ghana.
In fact, this interview is very insightful.
What leant is that we must be each other’s keeper
From John Nyarkotey
Level 200
Evening class
I’m inspired by your zeal, efforts and determination you put through your life till now. You give some of us the hope that with perseverance and determination we can get to where we went to be. I’m proud of you as a northern brother. Maabea AHUA 💪 to you MANASSEH AZURE AWUNI still the heavens is the starting point.
You are warmly welcome to our honourable school
Your zeal towards your work inspires me. You are doing a great work. May God continue to guide and protect you and your family.
A True and Great statesman of our time from Zero to Hero with determination and hard work Courage Honesty. This is just the beginning of greater Achievement the Sky definitely won’t be limit.
MAA keep my Brother doing you for God and Country JAAAH BLESS MAN. 🙏🙏🙏
Wow!! One thing I noticed about Manasseh in this write up is consistency. He for once never gave up regardless the few obstacles he encountered on his way to the top. This was worth reading
Jill Akosua Adinkrah
Level 200- Evening
Consistency is the only road to success
Sometimes when listening to you I become scared for you because the job you are doing can take your life. I also see you as a determined person and you have a good heart. May God guide you throughout this journey and may you hold on to your integrity, it will take you places. Thank you
Life itself is a risk my dear .Thank God we are all benefiting from his boldness of taking a step.
Wow!! One thing I have learnt from this write up is consistency throughout his journey. He never for once gave up regardless the obstacles he encountered on his way to success. It was worth reading
Level 200
Evening Section
Oh yeah, my dear. He has been very consistent in his life journey. Though he went through thin and thick but that never got him intimated from climbing higher to reaching his goals. I’m very impressed 👍
Watchman’s son to Editer -in-Chief Great Man Continue your hard work and never give up
This is a thought provoking interview.
It leaves you wanting to work in the journalism industry and also strive to see things done right.
This man is really a blessing to our nation. The impact he is making in the lives of people is amazing and it’s something to commend him on. The fact that his biggest success is the impact he is making in the lives of others really makes him exceptional.. The world needs more of you. Kudos Manasseh
Level 200, Weekend student
Manneseh has been a pillar in the journalism profession that some of us look up to.
He has clearly demonstrated a great sense of fighting for the underprivileged in society and putting decision makers on their toes. I have only one advise for him: not to give up on his quest to ensure equity and fairness.
God be with him always.
This is very inspiring. I think whatever profession we find ourselves, integrity should guide us on how we conduct our work.
Am so touched by your story… Congratulations for making yourself, family and people around you proud.. God bless you mightly for assisting the less previlaged and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors
Hmm,I wouldn’t say much but a good journalist ?
Then do well and reverse your mentality wati?
Insightful interview.
The youth today have a lot to learn from this INTERVIEW. One cannot achieve greatness by letting situations define us.
THANK YOU for sharing your journey with us.
Its unfortunate to be in this part of our country where those that have the power and authority to make things right rather abuse their authority, but thank God we still have people like and I always pray that God keeps protecting you and your kinds. Keep it up sir more blessings to you
Yes,it really serious when you need help and you don’t get it from anyone
You are such a brilliant and talented investigative journalist.You keep fighting for the less privileged and the vulnerable. May you continue to soar high, higher and to the highest in your future endeavors.You are blessed to our nation, Ghana.
Victoria Whajah.
This story is so touching. Reading this interview has taught me a lesson that with determination, I can go as far as I want in life. Upon all the challenges he went through as a child, he determined and now he is one of the top journalist in West Africa and the World at large.
Level 200 evening session
Many thanks to the man who suggested to Manasseh to try a career in journalism. I will say God spoke through him to Manasseh because through his advice, we now have a great and selfless journalist with the ability to feel the pains of other people. A priceless journalist who can not be bought no matter what.
Level 200 evening session.
I have enjoy this powerful collection of some of the life legacy you have shared with me. These highly timeless words of wisdom from you will motivate and self-improve to become a person of good success,value and believe in myself with the mindset of capabilities
Francis Apetor
Evening Student
Level 200
Collinsia Allotey says: What I learnt about your interview is never to give up in life because every situation we find ourselves we can make good use out of it.No Situation in life is permanent.When we push harder God will also lift our banner high.God bless you for this great impact in our lives today.
He really deserved these awards and more. Ayekoo for the good work done.
Hard work indeed pays. May we have more people of integrity in the media space
This has indeed motivated me and it has also reminded me of my personal experience passing through same at the beginning because I had UDS university admission but my Dad couldn’t pay for my university fees by then because he was receiving lesser pay than the university fees but thank God I am able to seal through and paying my school fees myself this proofs to me that all is not lost I will surely be where I want to be and shouldn’t give up thanks for the motivation.
Our brother has joined the likes of Kweku Baako ,Kwesi Pratt and Kofi Coomson who fought for media freedom in Ghana, more grace and favor from God unto you bro
Real journalism is dedicated to uncovering the ills of society and Manasseh’s work over the years has shown that. He certainly represent the hope of Ghanaian journalism. Certainly the likes of Kabral ,Pratt,Baako will be proud of what Manasseh has done and keep doing,This interview is inspiring and tells us that Ghana still has dedicated men and women determined to make journalism a profession to behold
What I learnt from this is that,where you come from shouldn’t stopped you from going higher in Life.he really deserve those awards
Manasseh Azure is an icon in the journalism industry and an inspiration to upcoming journalists. Wish we had more journalists like him who say it as it ,not compromising on anything. Keep doing the good work,we appreciate you.
Mannaseh is an oustanding Journalist. Oustansting interview. We should never give up in life
Determination is Key. You are more than what you see in the mirror. Don’t look at the NOW. Keep pressing on and SUCCESS will be yours.
He is very insightful
I find it intriguing that, for a person who feels the pain of others hasn’t really considered the impact his findings do to the families of his culprit, but I guess that down side of this job
What l learnt from this is that, where you come from shouldn’t stopped you from going higher in life. He really deserve those awards.
Your comment is awaiting moderation . Yes, it really serious when you need help and you don’t get it from anyone.
Very insightful interview. It’s nice to know that there are still genuine and compassionate people in this country. Despite all the risks, he looks on to the one of the greater goals that is fighting for the less privileged in society
Wow wow God bless Mother Ghana,God bless Manasseh Azure Awini for the great job you are doing for mother Ghana and the whole wiase . I have leant a lot from you but the most important one is “try to fill other people’s pain and how they face abuse and injustice “.
This statement caught my attention: “At some point, the things that we fear, worry, and sometimes cry about will become a thing of the past.”
Integrity is a highly important value that can help individuals make an impact in any field despite the distractions of life. Mr. Manasseh is being celebrated today because he has demonstrated the ability to effectively promote the value of integrity, even when faced with danger, which has earned him great respect. An individual who has a strong commitment to integrity cannot be swayed by bribery or intimidated into silence and will endure the trials of time.
Here are my key take away from this interview:
Empathy
Integrity
Sense of responsibility
Hard Work
Product of Grace
To stand out in any field of life, we must pay attention to these things. I am inspired. Thank you.
Manesseh Azure Abino is indeed a man to be celebrated and emulated.
He is a man who never allowed failure get to him but push him into success. His failure to get his first admission in school didn’t deter him. It doesn’t matter at which point one fails, let your failure be a stepping stone to you discovering more about what you can do, what you can be and how far you can get.
YOU can be what you want to be no matter where you can from.
Intrigued. Fascinated. Inspired and petrified after reading the interview. Despite the challenges and setbacks, Manasseh still rose to break the glass ceiling as determined. The grass is not always greener when you are observing from the other side.
Alexander. AUCC Level 200 (Evening Stream)
This interview is worth reading. I’m inspired. God bless your good work Manesseh. Long live afronovaradio. Well done.
Level 200 Evening .
I love it when Manesseh Azure used the word integrity.. Indeed maintaining your integrity as a human being is one of the best ways to achieve your goals in life.
Well said Hero!
Sandra Frempong – Mensah says:
PERSISTENCE is the main word taken from this interview. This interview was worth reading. Keep up the good work Manasseh . I know with your level of persistency, you will definitely go far.
Level 200 ( Evening Class)
I’ve always admired Manasseh from afar and the fact that despite his background he stayed true to his moral values and has come this far.
Reading this actually gives me hope that I can be anything I wantgo be, provided I put my mind to it. Thank you!..
Come to talk of how you put your life at risk trying to help people gain their freedom, that is a very brave thing you do. I mean in our world of Journalism most of our so called Journalists in Ghana don’t push as much as you do, they prefer to work in the comfort zone, and to remind you, Journalist are suppose to be the mouthpiece of the people. Once in a while I get to see some interesting documentaries and stories about things that seems to be a bother to most citizens, but then, when such reports or documentaries are aired on our screens for once, that is it. We don’t get to see the follow ups and the accomplishments. After showing those things or writing such stories they are to push further until results are gotten or until it’s seen and heard. That makes you a journalist.
Most of the aspiring to be journalists should follow your footsteps
I am motivated. Manasseh is a goal getter, he never gave up and even used the failure of gaining admission to UCC to his advantage. He’s really strong-willed as he indicated. God bless you for the good work your are doing.
Your work as an investigative journalist is quite remarkable especially considering how many journalists nowadays don’t have the integrity and tenacity to uncover truth and report on issues that affects the nation.
He has been through hardship a lot ,but yet still he never gives up in life .he is really a great person to follow,a motivator and inspiring.
This is an insightful interview. Manasseh has really motivated me and given me hopes ahead of this life. It has really encouraged me not to give up in life and not to be a phlegmatic. And he’s a role a model to me .
Journalism is a sacrificial job and there are individuals like him who are sacrificing a lot to expose the ills in our society. Society today has sunk into a quagmire of perplexity difficulties and we need the bravery of such uncompromising individuals to bring them out. Kudos Manasseh I am inspired.
“The school that refused me admission is today teaching its student with the work I have done in journalism.” Such an inspiration to we the young ones. Focus, determination and handwork always pays.
Manasseh Azure is a role model in this regard.
Indeed he is.
Manasseh is string willed and a go-getter. Having reading his interview has ignited the spirit of pursuance to anything you put your mind to achieve, it is possible.
Rashid Ibrahim
Level 200 Student, AUCC (Evening)
Manasseh Azure is a real germ. He never allowed his humble background to influence the way he ply his trade rather he uphold integrity and he is leaving by that standard.
Determination is Key.
Your story is very encouraging. Most of us look up to people like you. I salute you sir.
This interview has helped to know more about investigative journalism,what goes into it. Also, this interview has taught me that one can do anything if only he/she sets her mind to it
This interview has helped to know more about investigative journalism,what goes into it
That a very nice interview, you are the testimony of NEVER GIVE UP
This interview made me understand that no matter the circumstances in life, whatever that is planned by God would come to pass. It would also come to pass through daring and consistency. And that i can not be reluctant on certain situations and still expect God to push me through. However,I should be consistent and the Lord himself would help me out. Thank you Honorable Manasseh for making me understand all these through the interview.
Absolutely! He is such an inspiration to this generation. His consistency and believe in God despite difficulties is worth emulating. God bless him.
You really are a living legend of our time . God richly bless you for your good works you doing for your country
Reality is an aspect of property. It must be seized. And investigative journalism is the noble art of seizing reality back from the powerful.
What a touching story. I have been motivated reading Mr Manasseh Azure Awuni’s life story. It has made me understand that no matter the difficulties we should keep pushing towards our goals.
Very inspiring and thought provoking interview, with integrity we will go far in life despite our chosen field of work. God bless you Manasseh.
Your life story encourages me to be patience in the midst of trials and afflictions. We must not be discouraged by trials. Sometimes, the Lord allows certain trials and afflictions in our lives in order to comfort others who are going through similar experiences we ourselves have suffered.
You are indeed my role model. Keep it up.
Great interview, looking forward to learn more from this champ.
Consistency is indeed a key to success, keep inspiring us all…thank you sir.
Very inspirational, an interesting journalist. He has made me realise you don’t have to let your circumstances stop you from reaching your goal
Very inspiring interview, integrity is all we need in our line of work and with God everything is possible.
A very thoughtful and inspirational interview by all standards. Indeed Mannaseh is a man worth celebrating! Continue to inspire the young ones.
Very inspirational and motivating interview.. keep up the good work Manasseh
It is always said that the greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively. I believe one of our aims as Ghanaians should be to foster high standards of behaviour in all spheres of our lives. This would surely go a long way to help reinforce the credibility and legitimacy of those involved in policy decision making, safeguarding the public interest and restoring confidence in the policy making process. Joan Meek Fanusah – Level 200
(Evening Class).
Very motivational indeed, in every situation you find yourself, know that education is your first priority. L200 evening class.
When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.This interview is an inspirational one.
Determination and zeal is all one needs to push higher. Thank you sir for this enlightenment
When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.
Wow…very inspiring and educating.
I like the fact that he stated, “There is a saying in Ghana that everybody has a price and I can say that, I don’t have a price and that has helped me stay this long”. This alone speaks for not losing his self-respect for money or material things.
Keep on the good work. Your integrity has kept you this far. We can’t wait to have and learn more from you.
Doreen Kwarteng
Level 200
(Evening Stream)
I’m really delighted that our country is blessed with such an intelligent and brave man like Manasseh Azure. Sharing his life story with us I have realized that indeed greatness comes with a lot of trials but when you strive with a good intention you shall persevere. The interview shares a very strong impactful message to me as a youth. Please don’t stop fighting for the less privilege and vulnerable.
God bless you and keep you safe
A great asset of our mother land that has fought life to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s sad to know how people with power do not make good use of their authority but we really blessed to have people like you who put them on their toes. God bless you and keep on with the good work.
MAA, you really are a living legend of our time . God richly bless you for your good works you doing for the country
You are really serving and saving this country with your integrity. God bless man
Ghana is proud of you and we’ll continue to support you. It takes one to stand on the shoulders of giants to know all that you’ve been through to achieve such an excellence and those of us following your steps, we’ll strive more to continue this good work. God bless you Manasseh Azuri Awuni. Level 200, Evening Session.
A very insightful interview with Mr. Manasseh Azuri. He’s a great influence and an inspiration to the youth and the people of the country. I hope his good works continue
The interview has inspired me soo well and had made me understand more about investigative journalism and what it takes.
Having people like Manasseh Azure is really one of the most greatest things.I’d love the fact that people will look up to him and want to be like him.The country will forever go on with people like him
Learning from Manasseh Azure will be an interesting experience.The country is blessed to have such an amazing soul.I must say,I’m really impressed.
Consistency is indeed a key to success,very inspiring and educative, this interview has broadened my mind about investigative journalism,greatness sir.
It was really inspiring honestly. Very determined and persistent man . God bless you
A very interesting personality… Some I have always admired and loved to read his stories… He goes straight to the point and doesn’t beat round the bush… Great and God bless you…
A very interesting personality… Some I have always admired and loved to read his stories… He goes straight to the point and doesn’t beat round the bush… Great and God bless you…
Level 200 Evening
He never gives up in life .such a great person in life.
He is an inspirational person and a great leader for everyone to follow.
Salomey Moffat
Level200
Evening students
Determination,consistency and being an optimist influenced you into greatness. This interview inspires and encourages us to achieve our goals despite the barriers we might face in lives.
In fact,, the road has been very tough, but you never gave up. Being an investigative journalist in this country is something which is more difficult and risky. You have been an inspiration to many .
This is very interesting to read, and understand what goes ínto journalism.
It is quite insightful when we get to see our models are just like the everyday us and as such it helps us to not throw the towel in quickly, nevertheless the issue of integrity is one trait that quite several people have fallen prey to even though they felt above it. History is ours to maketh and so just like the saying as a man thinketh, so shall he be, I wish my fine gentleman many more successful endeavors as we the admirers toggle behind to get to where he has and more
This write up reflects on how one’s determination and desire can change a narrative. Rising from being a son of a watchman to being a great personality is a great impact to some of us. Describing yourself as a daring, uncompromising and a strong willed person really speaks volumes. I must say that Ghana is proud to have you and you’re a role model to most of us.
A thought-provoking and inspiring story you’ve got, Ghana is blessed to have you. Please keep up the good work.
Level 200 Evening Stream
Such motivation! Great piece and thanks for sharing.
Mr Manasseh Azure thank you for this educative interview it’s really enlightened me. It tells me that in life everything is possible through determination and perseverance. Your words of encouragement have really taught me that I can become everything I want if I put my mind to it. God bless you
Very insightful
Sure, Manasseh is an epitome of undercover journalist by excellence. This is a pure calling by his maker as people normally say, ans its not a “child’s play.” Am proud of you, and I think many are also proud of your selfless work Mr. Awuni.
You have inspired most of us to delevelop some strong taste for the under cover journalist work.
Thank you, for being a good example to the world.
That’s a nice story, interesting 🤔
Insightful. I’ve always found investigative journalism and journalists fascinating. Their courage is definitely out of this world. Thank you for the work you do.
Thanks Mr Manasseh Azure Awuni for giving us an insight into your life story. It’s really inspiring and has enlightened us with the fact that regardless our situation, background and where we hailed from we should never be discouraged, with determination, resilience and perseverance we shall surely achieve our goals.
Also we shouldn’t relent in stretching arm to the less privilege in society and in all we should exercise due diligence in the discharge of our duties without fear nor favour wherever we found ourselves, and God will elevate us the highest height in life. God richly bless you Mr Manasseh Azure Awuni. 🤝🙏🏼🙏🏼
It always pays to put value on what you hold dear.“ I don’t have a price” says Mr. Azure, has made him one of the successful investigative journalists the country has ever had.
It’s always good to standout amongst your peers. Mr. Manasseh Awuni mentioned he didn’t have a price and that made him want to fight to achieve his set goal as an investigative journalist. Thanks for that advice Sir!