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NEW MEDIA ASSOCIATION OF GHANA CONDEMNS INVASION OF UTV STUDIO

The New Media Association of Ghana has publicly condemned the recent disruptive incident that occurred in the studios of UTV during a live television broadcast.

A group reportedly affiliated with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) stormed the UTV studios during the live broadcast of its entertainment program, United Showbiz last Saturday, October 7, 2023, shortly after it commenced.

The show then abruptly went off air while commercials filled the screen. The group trooped in to demand the removal of musician Kwame A-Plus, from the programme for tearing up a letter said to be from the Communication wing of the NPP.

In a press release dated October 10, 2023, the president of the New Media Association of Ghana, Eugene Safo Nkansah, indicated that the association believes in the fundamental principles of freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the right to engage in constructive discourse.

“It is crucial for a democratic society to allow various perspectives and opinions to be heard without fear of intimidation or violence”.

We call upon the relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate this incident and take appropriate action against those responsible for disrupting the live broadcast. Such actions should serve as a deterrent to anyone who may contemplate engaging in similar acts in the future. ” parts of the statement reads.

The president emphasized that the New Media Association of Ghana is committed to promoting ethical and responsible journalism, as well as safeguarding the rights and safety of media practitioners and participants in the media landscape.

 

 

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