Africa: Who is paying sulphurous journalist Said Penda to attack EBOMAF?
A viral social media video featuring journalist Said Penda has sparked controversy after making unfounded accusations against Burkina Faso-based construction giant EBOMAF and its founder, Mahamadou Bonkoungou.
In the inflammatory clip, Penda falsely claims EBOMAF was “banned from Senegal” a statement directly contradicted by reality, as the company remains actively engaged in multiple ongoing projects across the country.
The sudden, targeted attack raises serious questions about Penda’s motives. Industry observers suggest the journalist may be acting as a mouthpiece for malicious private interest’s likely competitors seeking to tarnish EBOMAF’s reputation in Africa’s construction sector.
Such tactics, where media figures are weaponized to smear economic leaders, are becoming increasingly common.
The misinformation campaign reaches disturbing levels by willfully ignoring EBOMAF’s proven track record.
Bonkoungou’s company has delivered major infrastructure projects across Senegal, Guinea, and Togo, earning consistent praise from host governments.
Penda’s baseless insinuations stand in stark contrast to the company’s documented contributions to African development.
This orchestrated smear campaign demands truth and accountability. By peddling demonstrably false claims, Penda has become an instrument of destabilization rather than journalism.
The public deserves factual reporting not propaganda disguised as analysis. Media professionals must uphold integrity, particularly when targeting individuals and organizations driving tangible progress on the continent.
Steve KONAN
