Renowned investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni revealed that his family once encouraged him to quit journalism because of the serious threats he faced due to his exposés.

In an interview on Starr Chat with Bola Ray, Mr. Awuni shared how his work has emotionally impacted his family, especially his wife, who was deeply worried about his safety.

“My family wanted me to quit journalism after my very first investigations,” Awuni revealed. “There were calls to my father, warning him about my style of journalism and the individuals I was exposing. Someone even told him, ‘Your son is going after the kind of people that others avoid.’”

The intensity of the threats escalated to a point where Awuni’s wife tearfully pleaded with him to reconsider his career.

“There was a day my wife was weeping and saying, ‘I am too young to be a widow.’ No matter how strong you are, it will hit you,” he recalled. “That was in the morning, and she was crying.”

“There have been occasions when I even ask myself, ‘Is it worth it?’” he said. “But sometimes you see certain things, and you get so angry and outraged about it.”

In the face of danger, Awuni continues to stand firm in his commitment to investigative journalism, motivated by a deep sense of responsibility.

“I also have this feeling that if we all say we are afraid, we are not going to do anything about our predicaments. When the reality hits all of us, we will be endangered,” he concluded.

The insights shared by Manasseh Azure Awuni emphasize the personal costs and remarkable courage involved in seeking the truth in journalism, especially when facing strong resistance.