The Criminal Investigative Department has begun an investigation into
death threat on Multimedia journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni.
The threat comes in the wake of his latest investigation which exposed
an alleged militia group called De-Eye which was training at the Osu
Castle.
Manasseh’s investigation exposed a group called De- Eye which he claimed
are a militia group being trained by the New Patriotic Party (NPP)
currently in power.
This has however been denied by the NPP and the government in a press
briefing said the group is not a militia but a private entity that sort
to help young men and women find jobs.
The investigations seem to have stepped on the toes of some individuals who are now threatening the award-winning journalist.
Multimedia says they have given information gathered on the issue to the
CID and they disclosed that they have already gathered intelligence on
the threats and are following up to access the seriousness of the
threats.
The investigation by Manasseh seem to have divided opinion in Ghana, the
government said the documentary was misleading, Executive Director of
Irbard Security Consult, Irbard Ibrahim also claims Manasseh Azure Awuni
caused fear and panic and further dragged the integrity of the state
into disrepute with his documentary and thus, must be arrested and
prosecuted.
Some Ghanaians have also commended his work and the latest to do so is
the President of the Ghana Journalist Association Affail Monney who
believes Manasseh did a great job.
“I think Manasseh deserves commendation for having the courage to come
out with this piece, look at the backlash coming in, you need a tougher
skin and he has done well”