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#SayItLoud: Journalist shot in 2020 election recounts neglect, rejection, joblessness

The 2020 election was marred by pockets of violence, which saw some eight people die and several others suffer serious injuries.

In the Ablekuma Central constituency, five people were shot, leading to the death of one of them, Ibrahim Abass.

The four who fortunately survived are grappling with life-changing injuries. In this edition of #SayItLoud, GhanaWeb’s Ishmael Batoma speaks to one of the survivors, Pius Asiedu Kwanin, a journalist who was shot in the line of duty.

Aseidu Kwanin, in this episode, gives details of the commotions that led to his shooting, his life after the incident, and the quest for justice so far.

Watch the full interview below:

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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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