A recent incident involving sixteen young men associated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at the studio of UTV has resulted in their conviction and individual fines of GH₵2400 by the Achimota Magistrate Court, as reported by citinewsroom.com.
These individuals faced charges of conspiring to commit a crime and engaging in riotous behavior, to which they pleaded guilty, leading to their convictions.
The event unfolded on October 7, 2023, during the disruption of UTV’s prime-time entertainment program, ‘United Showbiz.’
During the live broadcast of ‘United Showbiz,’ a faction of NPP-affiliated troublemakers forcibly entered UTV’s studio. Their actions resulted in the program’s disruption, including threats against the host and guests.
Subsequent investigations revealed that the assault had been orchestrated by the NPP’s Klottey Korle Youth Organizer, allegedly under the directives of Ernest Owusu Bempah, a Deputy Director of Communications, and other influential figures within the party.
The incident stemmed from a disagreement involving A Plus, a panelist on the show, who tore apart a letter from the NPP leadership requesting changes to the United Showbiz panel.
The invasion sparked widespread condemnation from various quarters, including the Ghana Journalists Association, the Information Ministry, and numerous organizations. The public reacted strongly, demanding accountability for the perpetrators.
