GJA President and National Security Coordinator in Turf War

A smear campaign allegedly orchestrated by elements within the National Security apparatus against the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has backfired, following the publication of an explosive exposé revealing alleged corrupt dealings involving its head, Edward Kwaku Asomani. The controversy erupted after the GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour’s newspaper, Daily Analyst, started serializing a leaked confidential document, which exposes some nefarious activities at the National Security.

Strangely, a group identifying as Youth for Media Freedom (YMF) has made wild and unsubstantiated allegations against the GJA in a so-called petition, demanding his removal from office.

Sources suggest that the National Security Organization is the driving force behind the anonymous group.

In its latest publication, the Daily Analyst reported that leaked confidential documents have revealed massive scandals at the National Security headed by Edward Kwaku Asomani.

The leaked security documents obtained by the Daily Analyst have exposed how the National Security Coordinator, Edward Kwaku Asomani (commonly referred to as EKA), has allegedly turned the security establishment into a hub for corrupt activities, undermining its core function of protecting national security.

The confidential documents, addressed to the Presidency, provide a detailed account of Asomani’s alleged attempts to sell the official residence of the National Security Coordinator at Ridge, a high-profile location in Accra, at an alarmingly undervalued price. According to the leaked files, Asomani allegedly collaborated with marauding estate agents to offload the property to a developer, with plans to later auction it back into his own portfolio.

“EKA, a few months ago, made an enterprising attempt to offload the official coordinator’s residence located at Ridge, at an absurdly undervalued price,” the documents reveal. The sale was reportedly stalled after a former National Security Coordinator intervened, warning the interested party of potential repercussions.

The leaked files further suggest that Asomani boasted to a close confidant about the millions of dollars he had allegedly earned through similar dealings. EKA is said to have pointed out various high-value properties he had acquired during his tenure, including multiple properties in the exclusive Cantonments area of Accra. These properties, according to the documents, were allegedly rented out to the United States Embassy for a 17-year period, raising questions about the legitimacy of these transactions and whether they were conducted under proper oversight.

The documents paint a troubling picture of mismanagement within the National Security apparatus under Asomani’s leadership. Staff morale within the agency has reportedly plummeted due to the alleged corruption and the misallocation of resources, which have diverted attention from the core security duties of the agency. The demoralization of National Security staff is said to have been a direct consequence of Asomani’s alleged prioritization of personal enrichment over national security interests.

The Presidency has yet to officially respond to the leak, but there are growing calls for a thorough investigation into the alleged corruption activities outlined in the documents.

The Daily Analyst has confirmed that it will be publishing further details on the alleged corrupt activities of Asomani and his associates in the coming days, shedding light on how his actions may have compromised the integrity of the National Security apparatus.

Source: Ekow Annan || newsalertgh.com