The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has denied sanctioning the invasion of the United Television (UTV) studio on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
A statement signed by the National Communications Director, Mr. Richard Ahiagba condemned the attack on no certain terms and apologised to the management of UTV for the behaviour of the party faithful.
The party also restated its commitment to right of citizen to free speech
“The right of citizens to free speech is one of the cardinal values of our party, and we are committed to its advancement. The proper way for anyone to express any concerns over any programme by any media house would be to make a formal complaint.
“Advancing in numbers to interrupt the work of any media house is unacceptable, and we condemn it,” the statement added.
The governing NPP further promised to cooperate fully with the with the investigators to deal with the matter expeditiously.
Below is the full statement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2023
It has come to the attention of the leadership of the New Patriotic Party an unfortunate incident that occurred last night at UTV involving some sympathisers of the NPP who went to the studio to raise a protest against the United Showbiz programme.
We wish to state forcefully that the said act was not sanctioned by the party, and we apologise unreservedly to UTV, the programme team, and the general public.
The right of citizens to free speech is one of the cardinal values of our party, and we are committed to its advancement. The proper way for anyone to express any concerns over any programme by any media house would be to make a formal complaint.
Advancing in numbers to interrupt the work of any media house is unacceptable, and we condemn it.
The Ghana Police Service is currently investigating the matter, and the party intends to cooperate fully with the investigators to deal with the matter expeditiously.
Richard Ahiagba
National Communications Director
NPP
