NDC Parliamentary Candidate Storms Salt FM In Agogo Over Alleged Defamatory Remarks
- The NDC parliamentary candidate for Asante Akim North Constituency has stormed a radio station because of grievances
- The candidate, Kofi Asamoah, accused the host of a show at Agogo-based Salt FM of making defamatory comments against him
- There was reportedly an altercation at the station when Asamoah was prevented from entering the studio during a live broadcast
Kofi Asamoah, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate in Asante Akim North, reportedly stormed the Agogo-based Salt FM over some alleged defamatory statements against him.
According to Asamoah, a broadcaster at the station - Samuel Acheampong - claimed on air that he had received financial support and resources from the current Member of Parliament to fund his campaign.
Source: Facebook
Citi News reported that Asamoah, accompanied by supporters, went to Salt FM on November 7 to confront the host in person.
An altercation reportedly ensued when the NDC candidate was prevented from entering the studio during a live broadcast.
In a post on Facebook, Salt FM described the incident as an attack on the station.
The station has since filed an official complaint with the police, though Asamoah has denied storming the station with armed men.
He also accused the station’s owner, an independent parliamentary candidate in the constituency, of using the platform to tarnish his image.
Class FM premises attacked
In a more serious incident, the premises of Class FM were attacked on Thursday, April 25, 2024, by some unknown assailants.
The assailants hurled stones and petrol bombs, which were captured by CCTV footage of the incident released online.
The General Manager of Class FM, Abena Yiadom, said the firebombs did not cause extensive fire damage to the property.
Oppong Nkrumah gives backing to media blackout
YEN.com.gh also reported that then-Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is in support of a media blackout of MPs who attack journalists.
He said that while the action of stopping coverage of these MPs may not be effective on the whole, it would deter politicians who assault reporters.
The minister also called for law enforcement agencies to ensure justice when such incidents occur amid instances of journalists being targeted.
Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh
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Source: YEN.com.gh
