Independent presidential candidate Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has strongly condemned the recent invasion of UTV by individuals purportedly affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
In a statement condemning the incident, Alan Kyerematen said the attack on United Showbiz was a blatant violation of freedom of the media and free speech, two fundamental principles enshrined in the 1992 constitution.
“This incident was a wanton display of arrogance of power and indiscipline, issues that have hindered our progress as a nation for far too long,” Kyerematen stated.
He pointed to Article 162 of the constitution, which strongly safeguards the independence of the media and vehemently opposes any interference or harassment based on editorial opinions, views, or content.
Mr Kyerematen commended the swift response of the police in addressing the incident and emphasized the importance of protecting and upholding media independence.
He called on the police to prosecute the perpetrators to serve as a deterrent to others.
Meanwhile, the angered youth who stormed the United Showbiz studio claimed that A Plus, a regular pundit on the show, had shown gross disrespect to the NPP by tearing apart a letter from the party raising concerns about the show.
A Plus defended his actions by arguing that the letter went against media independence.
