Independent Presidential Candidate, Alan Kyerematen has condemned attacks on United Showbiz’s host and guests in the studios of United Television (UTV) on Saturday.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Mr Kyerematen said: “I strongly condemn yesterday’s attack on members of UTV Ghana’s United Showbiz programme, which is a blatant violation of Freedom of the Media and Free speech- two fundamental principles enshrined in our Constitution.”
He said the incident was a wanton display of arrogance of power and indiscipline, issues that have hindered the country’s progress for far too long.
He indicated that the Constitution, particularly Article 162, strongly safeguarded the independence of the media, and vehemently opposed any interference or harassment based on editorial opinions, views, or content.
“I commend the swift response of our law enforcement agencies in addressing this incident. It is of utmost importance that we protect and uphold the media’s independence and hold those responsible for this attack accountable,” he added
Mr Kyerematen called for the immediate and just prosecution of all individuals involved, adding that Ghanaians must always remember that “a free and independent media is the cornerstone of a thriving democracy. It is our collective responsibility to uphold and protect these principles, which are essential to our progress as a people.”
Read the full statement from Alan Kyerematen
I strongly condemn yesterday’s attack on members of UTV Ghana’s United Showbiz program, which is a blatant violation of Freedom of the Media and Free Speech- two fundamental principles enshrined in our 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.
Our Constitution, particularly Article 162, strongly safeguards the independence of the media, and vehemently opposes any interference or harassment based on editorial opinions, views, or content.
I commend the swift response of our law enforcement agencies in addressing this incident. It is of utmost importance that we protect and uphold the media’s independence and hold those responsible for this attack accountable.
I call for the immediate and just prosecution of all individuals involved, as we must resoundingly convey that such actions have no place in our democratic society.
Let us always remember that a free and independent media is the cornerstone of a thriving democracy. It is our collective responsibility to uphold and protect these principles, which are essential to our progress as a people.
Ghana will rise again. 🇬🇭✊
