GIBA condemns alleged attack on Obaatanpa Radio, demands swift police action
The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) condemned an alleged attack on Obaatanpa Radio 92.5 in Kasoa and called for a swift, transparent, and impartial police investigation into the incident. The Association stated that no grievance, whether real or perceived, justifies the forcible shutdown of a radio station, the assault of media workers, or the disruption of lawful broadcasting.
According to GIBA, the incident occurred after a live discussion on internal party matters. Citing a statement from the station's management, GIBA reported that Seth Serwonoo Banini, the Municipal Chief Executive for Awutu Senya East, Dr Richard Kofi Asiedu, the Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and other individuals allegedly stormed the station. The group was reported to have verbally and physically attacked the station's morning show host and producer, switched off transmission during a live broadcast, ordered staff out of the premises, and locked up the facility. A formal complaint has been lodged with the Central East Regional Police Command. GIBA stressed that attacks on media organizations undermine Ghana's democracy.
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The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) has condemned an alleged attack on Obaatanpa Radio 92.5 in Kasoa, calling for a swift police
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