New Force Suspends Bodyguard Who Allegedly Assaulted Supporter, Sends Him to Anger Management Course

• The New Force movement has reportedly suspended the bodyguard who allegedly assaulted a supporter
• The conduct of the bodyguard, Adu Acheampong, was called excessive and needless by the political group
• The bodyguard apologised to Yaw Akuoko, the man he punched on June 7 at the late Mamponghene's funeral

The New Force movement has suspended the bodyguard of its leader, Nana Kwame Bediako, who allegedly assaulted a supporter during the funeral for the late Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu.

The group described the conduct of the bodyguard, Adu Acheampong, as excessive.

In a statement, it also said Acheampong was going to undergo anger management training.

"Acheampong was captured using unjustifiable force against a supporter who was attempting to approach and speak with our presidential candidate.

"We take this matter with utmost seriousness and inform the public that a full internal investigation has been launched. Mr Acheampong will remain suspended while the investigation is ongoing, and appropriate disciplinary action will follow."

The alleged assault took place on June 7 during the Mamponghene's funeral rites.

In a video from the event, the bodyguard held the man by his neck and also hurled punches at him.

The New Force has since apologised for the incident, saying the supporter had posed no threat.

"We are deeply saddened and disturbed by a recent incident captured on video in which a member of the security team assigned to our presidential candidate was seen physically assaulting a supporter who was merely attempting to speak with the candidate. The individual in question was unarmed, posed no threat, and deserved nothing but dignity and respect."

Cheddar's guard apologises for the incident

Acheampong apologised to Yaw Akuoko, the man he punched at the late Mamponghene's Daasebre Osei Bonsu’s funeral.

Akuoko accepted the apology of Kwame Bediako's bodyguard during a press conference on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Cheddar's bodyguard united with the victim and expressed remorse for the unfortunate incident. He also apologised to Bediako for his actions.

Akuoko noted that he received a phone call from Bediako, who expressed concern after the footage of the incident went viral and arranged for him to get a medical checkup in Accra.

He also shared that the medical checkup went well and that the doctors detected no health issues or damage from the punch he received from Acheampong.

The two men exchanged handshakes and were later spotted laughing and sharing a heartfelt moment after their reconciliation at the press conference.

Man arrested for manhandling Joy News reporter

YEN.com.gh also reported that police arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged assault on JoyNews journalist, Latif Iddrisu, while he was reporting on the detention of Bernard Antiw Boasiako at the Economic and Organised Crime Office on May 27, 2025.

The suspect, Theophilus Thompson, aged 55 years, was arrested at James Town in connection with the assault. He is currently in custody and is assisting with the investigation. Efforts are underway to identify and arrest other individuals involved in the incident.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh