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I don’t hate Akufo-Addo, I want to meet him – Bukom Banku

Ghanaian heavyweight boxer, Braimah Kamoko popularly known as Bukom Banku has said he is relishing an opportunity to meet the first gentleman of the land, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Banku who is a die-hard supporter of the National Democratic Congress and has always expressed his unflinching support for ex-president, John Dramani Mahama, explained that he harbours no form of hatred for President Akufo-Addo.

According to him, people doubt him anytime he says he has not been able to meet the President yet. He professed that the only time he sees Akufo-Addo is in the media.

“John Mahama is my father but I love Akufo-Addo as a president of the country. I don’t envy or hate him, Banku said in an interview monitored by Ghanaweb.

He added, “I have not seen Akufo-Addo live in my life before, every time I say this people think I’m lying. I haven’t met him ‘feeli-kadodzi’ [in person] it’s only television and papers I see him.”

According to him, he would be elated if the President attends one of his fights in the future since he’s passionate about boxing.

Banku recounted how he has been told several stories about how President Akufo-Addo used to fight as a juvenile boxer while growing up in Swalaba, an area in Accra.

“If I’m going to fight and he comes to watch, it’s fine because he is the president,” Banku told Joy FM.

He added: “I heard he used to be a boxer and stayed at Swalaba so he can help the boxers to go forward. They told me he fought as a featherweight boxer.”

 

Source: Ghanasoccernet

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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