The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Constituency Youth Organizer for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai in the Western North Region Mr.Yaw Marfo has strongly condemned the recent attack on Accra-based UTV Ghana during its United Showbiz program on Saturday, October 7, 2023, by a group of hoodlums.
He described the attack as a display of arrogance of power and indiscipline, issues that have hindered the nation’s progress for far too long.
Speaking with Hamza Mohammed, Mr. Marfo emphasized the importance of the Constitution, particularly Article 162, which vigorously safeguards media independence and vehemently opposes any interference or harassment based on editorial opinions, views, or content. He stressed that such actions have no place in a democratic society.
While condemning the attack, Mr Marfo commended the swift response of Ghana’s law enforcement agencies in addressing the incident. He highlighted the necessity of protecting and upholding media independence, calling for the prosecution of those involved in the attack.
He reminded Ghanaians that a free and independent media is the cornerstone of a thriving democracy and emphasized the collective responsibility to uphold and protect these principles. In closing,
The attackers, who claimed affiliation with the governing New Patriotic Party, stormed the live program to demand an apology from A Plus, a panelist on the show, alleging that he had insulted President Akufo-Addo, Vice President Bawumia, and the NPP.
He called on the media to be bold and never be intimidated by such acts of hooliganism, knowing that they serve the larger interest of the public.
He therefore called on the government, non-government organisations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), diplomatic community, international agencies and all well-meaning Ghanaians and people of good conscience to roundly condemn this barbaric act and the masterminds of same.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Hamza Mohammed
