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Attack On United Showbiz
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has apologised unreservedly to UTV, the team on ‘United Showbiz’ and the public, in general, for the attack visited on the station Saturday night.
Some irate men stormed the studios of the station during its flagship entertainment show ‘United Showbiz’ to accost some of the guests, particular critic and singer A-Plus.
Sixteen of them have since been arrested by police.
NPP renders apology
In a statement to condemn the act, the NPP said the attack was not sanctioned by the party.
“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 sympathizers of the NPP who went to the studio to raise a protest against the United Showbiz programme,” began the statement issued by Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah.
“We wish to state forcefully that the said act was not sanctioned by the party, and we apologize unreservedly to UTV, the programme team, and the general public.”
Statement from the leadership of the New Patriotic Party
Find the statement below:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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 sympathizers 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 apologize 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
Credit: By Emmanuel Kwame Amoh |3news.com
