“Don’t ever try that your thing with me” – Johnnie Hughes warns Daily Guide, Chronicle

TV3’s broadcaster and NewDay host, Mr Johnnie Beresford Hughes has warned pro New Patriotic Party (NPP) newspapers, the Chronicle and Daily Guide to stop dragging his name and that of TV3 in the mad.

The two newspapers, following  Mr Hughes ranting days ago about a seeming tension in the immigration service dragged TV3 in its editorials titled “Pull-Him-Down” In Full Flight” and Coup at Immigration” respectively.

Coup at Immigration -Chronicle

The Chronicle accused the station of leading an agenda to oust the Immigration Boss, Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi from his position for  Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Legal, Research and Monitory, Madam Baaba Asare to take over.

“What appears to be a coup d’état follows a letter from the Deputy Comptroller-General  in charge of Legal and Research and Monitory, Madam Baaba Asare issuing a letter directing Mr Takyi to go on retirement to take over the position of the Comptroller-General, Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi

In an open, letter to President Akufo-Addo, the concerned Senior Officers believe the posture of Baaba Asare is akin to a coup.

“Your Excellency, this botched coup d’état set the tone of numerous negative bashing against the Comptroller General, to oust him out of service. Sir Madam Baaba Asare is one of the lawyers that TV3 of Media General is lobbying to become the Comptroller-General of Immigration Service,” part of the Chronicle ‘s report reads.

“Pull-Him-Down” In Full Flight” – Daily Guide

The Daily Guide on the other hand, although, did not mention the station any where in its editorial, “Pull-Him-Down” In Full Flight” it noted the attack on the immigration boss was paid for.

 “We can only wonder sometimes when we read or hear the kinds of things people, hired for such operations, say about their targets.

In many of these attacks, aggrieved and sulking persons within public or even security institutions who have paid the pipers, dictate destructive tunes as they sing along in their corners.

The Police Administration had in recent times responded to attempts at discrediting it by such killjoys after the IGP descended on so-called outcome of studies.

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) Comptroller-General had his turn last week as he was put on the spot incessantly in a project which has turned out to be a sponsored one from some sulking personalities.

Don’t try it – Johnnie Hughes tells Daily Guide,Chronicle

Reacting to the two publications on JohnniesBite on TV3 NewDay on Wednesday monitored by GhanaPlus.com denied knowing Ms Asare or having taking money to run down the immigration boss and warned the two newspapers not to try him.

He noted if he is dared, he will raised more questions about Mr Asuah Takyi since he has documents  to back all the claims he made about him.

 “If you dare me, I will ask more questions because I have the document and I will prove it. Don’t try it , don’t try that your thing with me , don’t try it . Me when I eat, I eat base on my integrity . Don’t try me, don’t try, don’t ever try it.  So Daily Guide and Chronicle this is a warn to you, don’t try it”, Mr Hughes said

He added “Look,  there is a Senior Immigration Officer who called me after I finish my programme on Tuesday; he is part of the top. He called me. He wanted audience, he said where we can meet?  If you dare me, I will mention his name and show you the text. Don’t try me don’t come and say somebody gave me money. If you in your position will be so corrupt and compromise to take money is not me don’t try me. Don’t cross that line”.

“And my father told me when I was twelve years that is only people who will steal when they given the opportunity, or when they have they opportunity when nobody is watching who will assume that everybody else will steal because they would have stolen. It is only people who will be corrupt when nobody will be watching, have no integrity who will assume that everybody will be like that , don’t cross that line,” Mr Hughes added.

The renowned broadcaster revealed he was privileged as a child to experience the best in life adding that “I have told you before when I was young they use to pick me with PS5 with motorcade in front. They use to salute my father. He will pick me before he will drop . They use to serve me sandwiches when I was a boy, me I don’t come from the village to come and be enjoying oo. Sorry to my brothers who come from the villages and still humble and meek if you are benefiting.

Tension is Brewing in Ghana Immigration Service Part 1/ 2 – Johnnie Hughes

It could be recalled, Mr Hughes on JohnniesBite, in an episode titled “Tension is Brewing in Ghana Immigration Service [Part 1] and Part two among many other issues raised questions about the contract extension offered  Mr Takyi. 

He also question unfair promotions of Junior ranks above officers who have served the Immigration for years, his directive to have all resident permit renewed in Accra and charges that some with such renewals, a suppose receipt for covid-19 test when no test have been conducted among many others.

Source: GhanaPlus.com