A Metro TV correspondent in the Upper East Region says he has been threatened and ordered to leave a public event in Pusiga while covering government activities linked to the 24-hour economy initiative.
Ibrahim Abode said the incident happened on Tuesday during sod cutting ceremonies for market projects in Bawku, Pusiga, Tempane and Garu.
According to the journalist, he had covered the first event in Bawku before moving with the convoy to Pusiga for the next ceremony.
Mr Abode said that shortly after he and other journalists arrived and prepared their equipment, an unidentified man approached the media group and demanded to know who he was.
He alleged that after he was identified, the man warned him to leave immediately, claiming that the Member of Parliament for Pusiga did not want him at the programme.
Mr Abode said the man told him: “We don’t want to see him here. The MP told me she doesn’t want to see him here. He should leave immediately before things get out of hand.”
The journalist said he calmly approached the man to ask what the problem was, but the warning was repeated.
According to him, the man further stated that if the MP “opens her eyes and sees you, it won’t be easy”.
Mr Abode said he responded by telling the man that there was no need for threats or aggression and that the message could have been communicated respectfully.
The Metro TV correspondent questioned why a journalist would be prevented from covering what he described as a public event funded by taxpayers.
He also raised concerns about press freedom and the safety of journalists covering public affairs.
“This is not only a threat to my safety, but also an attack on media freedom and democratic accountability,” he said.
There has been no public response yet from the Pusiga MP or her office regarding the allegations.
