Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has leveled serious allegations against fellow journalist Paul Adom-Otchere, accusing him of consistently spewing falsehoods against him.

Manasseh claims that Mr Adom-Otchere's motive for these alleged lies stems from the cancellation of a $74 million contract awarded to the Jospong Group of Companies, a prominent waste management company in Ghana.

In a Facebook post, Mr Azure, however, said he was not surprised by Mr Adom-Otchere's conduct towards him, given the fact that he was once an employee of the Jospong Group.

“I know deep down my heart that you don't hate me. We don't have any personal issues or disagreements. You started your attacks and editorials on me in 2017 when my investigation resulted in the cancellation of a $74MILLION fraudulent contract awarded to Jospong. As an employee and longtime defender of Jospong, I don't expect you to praise me,” he said.

The investigative journalist responded to allegations made by the host of Metro TV's Good Evening Ghana that he was dismissed from the Multimedia Group due to unethical journalism. Presenting a letter from the Multimedia Group refuting the claims, Mr. Azure maintained that the allegations are untrue.

“Dear Paul Adom-Otchere, You have consistently told your viewers that I was sacked from The Multimedia Group for unethical journalism. Here is a media release from The Multimedia Group in response to your lies. It is not meant for you. It is meant for your viewers who believe what you repeat all the time.

“I say it is not for you because, with a pinch of elementary intelligence, any sane human being would realise that The Multimedia Group would not dismiss a journalist for unethical works and still work closely with him, publishing his freelance stories and his works as the leader of The Fourth Estate,” he said.

He further noted that Mr Adom Otchere’s claims are unfounded, given the fact that he still maintains a cordial relationship with the company and the company publishes his works, even though he now works with a different media house.

“I know you're intelligent enough to know this. And I know you know the truth because everybody in The Multimedia Group, from the CEO to the cleaner, knew that I resigned but still have a cordial working relationship with The Multimedia Group, a relationship so cordial that if I wanted to go back there to work, I don't believe there would be a hindrance. You know this so this letter is not meant for you.

“Kindly share it with your audience who may not have the benefit of knowing what you know. And after sharing this letter with them, you may proceed to tell them every day that I was dismissed. You have a job to do and, if constantly lying about me is what will put food on your table, I'm kind enough to permit you to continue,” he said.

“...so keep up your "good work" for Elder Agyepong, but kindly let your audience see this letter. Have a good day,” the letter added.