Jefferson Sackey’s ‘Purpose’ reveals bold decision to leave Foreign Affairs Ministry for politics

Reported by MyJoyOnline · yesterday 23:53 · Prince Adu-Owusu

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Veteran journalist and communications professional Jefferson Sackey has opened up about one of the most difficult decisions of his career, the decision to leave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and venture into politics.

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