The Ghana Police Service say they have arrested 16 people who allegedly went to disrupt normal programming at the premises of UTV studios.
The arrest, according to the Police, was executed following a complaint from the Despite Media Group and Ministry of Information that the suspects had invaded the studios of UTV on Saturday evening.
“They are currently at the Police Station assisting investigations,” the Police noted in a statement posted on its social media handles.
This incident unfolded during the broadcast of the United Showbiz program on Saturday, October 7.
Shortly after the show commenced, a disruptive noise obstructed the proceedings leaving viewers surprised and concerned.
They were quick to transition to the music and pictures though. Quite smooth
— KOA (@KwabenaOA) October 7, 2023
The show abruptly went off air, and in its place, commercials filled the screen. However, subsequent online videos shed light on the unsettling disturbance.
A group claiming to be affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) allegedly stormed the UTV studios during the live broadcast.
Their main demand was to receive an apology from one of the panelists, A-Plus, amid threats.
They claimed the musician-turned-politician had disrespected that party, President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr Bawumia.
Is he really listening to the nonsense he’s saying ??
— Mr finicki.comm (@SetorSeel_live) October 7, 2023
However, it is unclear which of the comments he has made in the past triggered the invasion of the TV studio.
Some fans have been sharing numerous videos of A Plus they believe may have incited the alleged NPP members to attack the studio.
In the aftermath of the incident, the host of the show, MzGee, apologised to the viewers for the disruption.
They are currently at the Police Station assisting investigations.
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) October 7, 2023
She also reassured everyone that the panelists, guests, and the station’s staff were unharmed.
Meanwhile, NPP Communications Director, Richard Ahiagbah later came on the show to apologise to UTV and the viewers.
The letter I’m referring to: https://t.co/zmHIgVf65d
— Kenneth Awotwe Darko (@TheKennethDarko) October 8, 2023
He stated that the party did not sanction the attack on the station to disrupt the programme and urged the Police to carry out a thorough investigation into the issue.
Latest Stories
-
Samson’s Take: Arrogance of Power, Shameful Policing
5 hours -
Burnley score late to draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford
7 hours -
Bayer Leverkusen extend unbeaten run to 46 games after draw with Stuttgart
7 hours -
Chelsea come from two goals down to draw against Aston Villa
8 hours -
Andre Ayew scores in Le Havre’s 3-3 draw with PSG
8 hours -
GPL 2023/24: Kotoko draw with Medeama; Samartex go 7 points clear of Nations FC
8 hours -
Mahama cuts sod for construction of new multipurpose Jakpa palace in Damongo
8 hours -
NSS management assists Papao fire victims
9 hours -
EXPLAINER: Will dumsor end soon?
9 hours -
IMANI Africa takes on EC, accuses it of lying and publishing half truths
10 hours -
Manasseh Azure calls for investigation and prosecution of those responsible for GRA/SML contract
10 hours -
Kwesi Atuahene: Ghana’s health capital depends on HealthTech – Africa Center for Digital Transformation
11 hours -
13 signs your wife is planning on leaving you and you have no idea
11 hours -
IMANI Africa: Ghana’s EC’s dangerous and pathological conduct
11 hours -
If I speak there will be fire – Salah on Klopp row
12 hours