The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has issued a statement in relation to the invasion of alleged NPP thugs at the studios of Accra based private TV station, United Television on Saturday night.

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Development At The Studios of UTV

The Ministry of Information on Saturday Oct 7th, 2023, made a report to the Ghana Police Service to intervene in an incident at the Studios of UTV, a private TV station in Accra.

This followed reports to the Media Monitoring Center of the Ministry that a group of persons had entered UT’s studios, allegedly without authorisation, to express displeasure at the content of a live TV Program.

The police subsequently arrested 16 persons at the premises of UT, and investigations are currently ongoing.

The Ministry condemns in no uncertain terms any unauthorized entry into media organizations, in protest at media content, or interference with media work.

The right to free expression and the freedom of the media are key pillars of our democracy and must be fiercely protected.

The Ministry stands with the police and the courts in the conduct of their duties.

The Ministry wishes to encourage the media, especially broadcast media show hosts and panelists, to do their utmost to help promote national cohesion even as they exercise their fundamental freedoms.

KOIO OPPONG NKRUMAH (MP)

MINISTER

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