Omanghana
Kwame Owusu Fordjour, popularly known as Dr UN, has challenged people who describe his award scheme as fake to take him to court if they have evidence to support their claims.
Speaking during a radio interview, Fordjour said he was frustrated that the allegations continued to follow him six years after his awards ceremony drew widespread public attention.
He accused some journalists and members of the public of repeating claims without conducting proper research into the initiative.
“Stop the foolishness and educate yourselves. I won’t take it lightly on anyone who says that to me again,” he said.
Fordjour maintained that his awards scheme was credible and urged critics to establish the facts before questioning its legitimacy.
Background to the Controversy
Fordjour came to public attention in 2020 after an awards ceremony honoured several prominent Ghanaians, including rapper Sarkodie, broadcaster Berla Mundi and politician Alban Bagbin.
The event attracted criticism after questions emerged about representations suggesting that the awards were associated with the United Nations and the Kofi Annan Foundation.
In a statement issued on September 6, 2020, the United Nations in Ghana said it had no affiliation with the Blueprint Global Challenge Awards, its organizing body or its personnel.
Fordjour has continued to defend the initiative, saying the awards were created by his own organization. He maintains that the people honored deserved recognition and rejects claims that the scheme was fake.
Source: Omanghana
