Akufo-Addo demands retraction, apology from Al Jazeera over Gold Mafia documentary

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially written to the Al Jazeera Media Network, demanding a retraction and apology for tarnishing his image over what he described as ‘inaccurate and unfair’ reportage on Ghana’s first gentleman in its Gold Mafia documentary.

“It is imperative that you act forthwith on this request within seven (7) days from the date of receipt of this letter,” the president demanded in a letter his Secretary, Nana Asante Bediatuo, wrote to the media organisation.

Mr Bediatuo in the letter argued that the documentary was malicious, defamatory, and a calculated attempt to tarnish the reputation of the President of Ghana.

The presidency denied President Akufo-Addo’s involvement in any of the allegations that were made in the Gold Mafia documentary released a few weeks ago.

President Akufo-Addo among other things was accused of profiting from the establishment of offshore gold trading activities and being the lawyer of one of the key persons in the documentary, Alistair Mathias.

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