I thought about ending it all – P.V. Dadson recalls business collapse and survival

Former Presidential Staffer, Development Consultant, Entrepreneur and Politician, Mr. P.V. Jantuah Boateng Dadson, offered a compelling reflection on his life’s journey during his appearance as Special Guest on Asetena Pa With Akoto Mansa monitored by MyNewsGH.

In a conversation laced with honesty, humour, and deep introspection, he revisited some of the most defining moments of his political and personal life.

Sharing memories from his time in politics, Mr. Dadson recounted how his journey intersected with Ghana’s political transformation.

“I worked with the PNDC, and later with the NDC. At a point, President Rawlings himself travelled all the way to Kumasi just to meet me. That was no small gesture—it meant a lot,” he said.

But his story was not only one of recognition and political service. Mr. Dadson spoke candidly about the painful collapse of a once-thriving microfinance institution he had built in Kumasi, which at its peak employed over 100 people.

“We were doing so well until the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly started a decongestion exercise. My building was the only one they demolished,” he recalled.

That single act of demolition, which occurred in 2008, brought his business to a sudden halt and pushed him into a period of deep despair.

“It affected me so much I started thinking about ending my life,” he admitted. “Even now, my wife jokes about it, but it was one of the darkest times of my life.”

Beyond business setbacks, Mr. Dadson also recounted a near-fatal accident in Takoradi at a place called Ayensu Andoh, where the vehicle he was in was split into two. “It was a miracle we survived,” he said. “Moments like that change you.”

Reflecting on the sum of his experiences—both victories and losses—he offered a sobering perspective: “There’s no law that says if you suffer, you’ll succeed. That’s a myth. Only persistence and hard work can carry you through.”