I’ll choose a stepfather any day; a stepfather shaped the man I am today – Konnected Minds founder

Abaitey revealed that he was born in the Eastern Region community of Akyem Soabe and spent most of his childhood being raised by his mother, grandmother and stepfather while his biological father lived abroad.

Although he eventually reunited with his biological father and moved to London before his Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results were released, Abaitey said the foundation laid by his stepfather remained with him.

For many people, the words stepfather or stepmother often evoke stories of neglect, favouritism or emotional scars.