Also known as: Mr. Awuni · Mr Awuni · Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni
Award-winning investigative journalist whose reporting has exposed MASLOC dealings and government contracts, spanning anti-corruption advocacy and media ethics.
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… u, is currently serving her prison sentence at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison after spending several days receiving medical treatment at the Police Hospital in Accra, according to a report by award-winning Ghanaian journalist and anti-corruption campaigner Manasseh Azure Awuni …
Sedina Tamakloe in Nsawam Prison after medical care at Police Hospital – Manasseh Azure claimsDaily Guide
… Journalist Manasseh Azure wrote: “Can South Africa’s Vice President ever dance like this at the World Cup?” Actress Lydia Forson posted a clip of the moment and captioned it: “This was my favorite moment…” Ghana’s leading content creator Kwadwo Sheldon shared his video with the c …
Veep’s Dance Moves Warms Hearts at BlackStars World Cup TournamentThe Ghanaian Times
Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni has praised Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for what he described as an impactful performance in office. …
Manasseh Azure praises Ablakwa’s performance as Foreign Affairs MinisterDaily Guide
Manasseh Azure Awuni and President John Mahama Dear President John Dramani Mahama, In the eight years of Akufo-Addo’s presidency, when the noose around the neck of free expression remained forever tight, I was one of those who spoke out constantly. …
President Mahama, I Feel AshamedJoy Online
… Yours sincerely, Manasseh Azure Awuni
Manasseh Azure Awuni: President Mahama, I feel ashamedCivil society leaders and anti-corruption advocates credit the Mahama administration after 18 months for ongoing investigations, contract terminations, and procurement reforms, but express caution that the true test of the government's commitment lies ahead.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society leaders and anti-corruption advocates credit the Mahama administration after 18 months for ongoing investigations, contract terminations, and procurement reforms, but express caution that the true test of the government's commitment lies ahead.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A planning educator at KNUST has called for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to be elected on a strictly non-partisan basis, arguing that Ghana's local governance system cannot be fundamentally transformed if political parties continue to influence the selection of local government leaders. His position comes as the government has endorsed direct election of all MMDCEs, requiring the President to nominate five candidates from which three would be shortlisted to contest elections.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
A workshop organised by the Investigative Journalism Club at the University of Education, Winneba on June 16, 2026 brought together journalism students and experienced media professionals to discuss investigative reporting, misinformation, media ethics, and resisting media capture. According to award-winning investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, the club initiative was established in 2023 with support from ACEP to groom the next generation of investigative journalists.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has filed a right to information request to the Judicial Service seeking detailed timelines of Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu's appeal. Tamakloe, former MASLOC CEO, was convicted by the High Court in April 2024 but acquitted by the Court of Appeal on July 30, 2026, after being repatriated from the United States.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications scholar Abdul Hayi Moomen launched his book "Newsroom Poverty: The Silent Crisis in Ghanaian Journalism" at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, drawing over 300 attendees including politicians, academics, and media practitioners. The event sparked a long-overdue national conversation about the welfare and dignity of journalists in Ghana.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni says he would trust the Court of Appeal's judgment over public opinion in the Sedina Tamakloe case, and argues that the acquittal should prompt anti-corruption advocates to scrutinise the quality of state prosecutions in corruption-related cases rather than relying solely on allegations made at press conferences.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manasseh Azure Awuni has expressed frustration over Ghana's persistent accountability gap, saying investigative journalism yields little tangible action despite evidence of wrongdoing. He cited his investigations into an ambulance procurement deal as an example, noting irregularities and unused ambulances parked at the Air Force Base, yet no resulting accountability.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has suggested that evidence about alleged fund repayment in the case against former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu strengthened her defence, contributing to the Court of Appeal's acquittal. Awuni analysed the appellate judgment and argued that gaps in the prosecution's account—particularly regarding how money was allegedly returned by a beneficiary—indicated the transaction lacked the institutional oversight that would occur through official channels.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, whose reporting exposed MASLOC's dealings, says the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu contains valuable lessons for investigators and prosecutors, but he remains unconvinced by aspects of the court's reasoning and has identified weaknesses in the judgment.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, the former CEO of MASLOC, overturning her High Court conviction and 10-year prison sentence, finding that the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt. Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni expressed deep disappointment at the ruling, questioning whether the sacrifices of investigative journalism are worthwhile.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will host a four-hour panel discussion examining landmark Supreme Court decisions, the Court of Appeal's overturning of Sedinam Tamakloe's conviction and 10-year prison sentence (which collapsed 78 charges), and the constitutional implications of recent judicial pronouncements including the Court's ruling on the Constitutional Review Commission's delegate system.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme examined landmark Supreme Court decisions, the overturned conviction of former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe Attionu (which collapsed 78 charges and set aside her 10-year sentence), and the Court's ruling declaring aspects of the Constitutional Review Commission's delegate system unconstitutional.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Manasseh & Friends Creative Writing Clinic is expanding to three venues in 2026: Kumasi on September 5, Accra on August 29, and Tamale on September 12. The initiative, aimed at inspiring storytellers, will offer free participation including snacks, lunch, books, and souvenirs for successful applicants, with Star Oil Ghana and MTN Ghana as sponsors.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has called on the National Service Authority Director-General to reverse deductions from national service personnel allowances to fund a compulsory capacity-building programme with Zeus Atlas, arguing the deductions are illegal and the one-size-fits-all training is inappropriate for over 70,000 graduates with diverse backgrounds.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has urged the judiciary to take a firmer stance against attacks on journalists, citing prolonged court cases and inadequate compensation as deterrents that discourage victims from seeking legal redress and may push journalists away from investigative reporting.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the Constitution protects citizens from being coerced into participating in clean-up exercises announced by government, and criticizes public discourse for attacking legal experts who defend this constitutional principle rather than engaging in informed debate.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has increased monthly sweeper wages to ₵800 from ₵250 previously paid under a Zoomlion contract arrangement, following a petition by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni that led to the cancellation of the government's contract with Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The KMA now funds the payments directly from its internally generated funds.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MP Sammi Awuku has cautioned President Mahama against any attempt to extend his tenure beyond the current term, following a Supreme Court suit by teacher Ganiwu Alhassan seeking clarification on Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which limits presidential election to twice. Awuku warned that such a move could damage the President's political legacy and that those behind the suits are plotting his downfall.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Recent flooding in major Ghanaian cities has exposed cracks in sanitation and waste management systems, with gutters choked with plastic and rivers unable to contain heavy rains. The article argues that the cancellation of the YEA-Zoomlion sanitation contract in 2025, following longstanding investigative criticism, may have significantly contributed to the current sanitation crisis.
1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece argues that the 2025 non-renewal of the YEA-Zoomlion sanitation contract may have contributed to recent flooding in major Ghanaian cities, citing choked gutters and overwhelmed drains, while acknowledging that accountability scrutiny of the contractor was legitimate.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
According to journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is serving her 10-year sentence at Nsawam Medium Security Prison after receiving treatment at the Police Hospital for a pre-existing medical condition identified before her extradition from the United States.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang's celebratory dance moves at Ghana's 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Panama in Toronto went viral on social media, drawing admiration from journalists and content creators. Caleb Yernkyi scored the winning goal in the 11th minute.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni praised Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for making a strong impact in office without focusing heavily on procurement and projects, and for helping Ghana regain its image as a leading voice on the African continent. Awuni cited the government's handling of a situation involving Israeli nationals denied entry to Ghana in response to Ghanaians denied entry to Israel as an example of actions that give citizens confidence their country will stand by them abroad.
25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni expresses disappointment with President John Mahama's second term, saying that opposition figures and critics are being harassed under Ghana's publishing false news law, comparing the atmosphere to a military regime and contrasting it with the media freedom Mahama allowed during his first presidency.
22 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manasseh Azure Awuni, who praised Mahama's tolerance of free expression during his first term, expresses shame at what he describes as current harassment of opposition NPP members and others under Ghana's false news law, saying the government's actions contradict Mahama's reputation as a friend of media freedom.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →