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Kufuor, Sam Jonah saved me from going blind – Haruna Attah

Veteran journalist and former publisher of the Accra Daily Mail, Alhaji Haruna Attah has recounted how former President John Agyekum Kufuor and renowned Ghanaian businessman, Sir Sam Jonah saved him from going blind.

In a yet-to-be-released book, the former High Commissioner to Namibia thanked former President Kufuor for paying for his initial eye surgery in Egypt which was caused by a tumor.

He further lauds Sir Sam Jonah who came to his rescue when his sight got worse after the first surgery in Egypt.

According to Alhaji Attah, through Sir Jonah’s help he was able to secure funds needed for the expensive procedure in Austria.

In the book, titled, “Ahwene Pa Nkasa: Standing with JDM” Alhaji Attah narrates that even though former President Kufuor has never wanted him to make public his help to him, it is right time to say thank you to the two statesmen for saving his sight.

The book which will be launched on Friday August 28, also criticises the Akufo-Addo government saying no politically engineered voters’ register can save him and the New Patriotic Party from the defeat that awaits them at upcoming December elections.

“I call on Ghanaians who yearn to see a change in the governance of this country to rise up and be counted for where there is a will, there is a way. No politically engineered register can save this failed government from the inevitable defeat that awaits them in the next 165 days. With or without a register, the NDC shall win this election by the grace of God,” Alhaji Haruna Attah wrote in his yet to be launched book.

The over 300 paged book contains the diplomats privilege of the working relationship he had with President Mahama as a High Commissioner and also as a friend.

In Mr Attah’s words “it’s a vignette of events. It’s a book in two parts, the first part is what I call the homeland briefs and that one talks about our homeland issues, whether it is dumsor, whether it is the GITMO-2 whether it is the MONTIE-3, whether it is to do with our chieftaincy system and the ballot box. Its a collection of so many things.”

The book features bits and pieces of President Rawlings, other past presidents and also President Mahama’s growing up.

Part one consists of forty-two chapters, whiles part two will have twenty-five.

 

Source: Starr FM

Ogyem Solomon

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. 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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