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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is demanding an unqualified apology from international media organisation, Al Jazeera Media Network, a retraction and apology for tarnishing his image over what he described as ‘inaccurate and unfair’ reportage in its Gold Mafia documentary.

A letter signed by Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante stated that; “I am instructed by the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to demand formally that Al Jazeera Media Network (Al Jazeera”) retract immediately and apologise for airing an inaccurate and unfair documentary that contained spurious and unsubstantiated allegations against the President and the Government of Ghana.”

“It is imperative that you act forthwith on this request within seven (7) days from the date of receipt of this letter,” the President demanded in a letter written to the media organisation.

Nana Bediatuo Asante in the letter argued that parts of the documentary that indicted Akufo-Addo were malicious, defamatory, and a calculated attempt to tarnish the reputation of the President of Ghana.

The presidency denied Akufo-Addo’s involvement in any of the allegations that were made in the Gold Mafia documentary released a few weeks ago.