The Ministry of Information has condemned the attack on Benya FM’s presenter who was assaulted by unnamed men during an on-air programme last Monday.
It has therefore called on the police to promptly investigate and prosecute the alleged perpetrators accordingly.
In a press release issued on Wednesday 18 May 2022, the ministry said the action by the thugs was unnecessary and without justification.
“The Ministry of Information condemns the reported assault in no uncertain terms and urges the police to promptly investigate and prosecute the alleged perpetrators accordingly,” the ministry said.
It described as totally unacceptable the attack on the broadcaster and said “there is no justification whatsoever for a broadcaster to be assaulted simply for doing his work.”
Some unknown men attacked Osofo Blessing, a presenter with Benya FM in Elmina over reports that the radio station was discussing matters of non-availability of premix fuel and how those who are not fishermen were given the product to the detriment of fishers who need it.
The deputy minister of information Fatimatu Abubakar has spoken to the manager of the station and the district police commander to work together to bring the suspects to book.
According to the manager, who confirmed the incident to Asaase news, the station’s equipment such as consoles, microphones, computers and furniture were all destroyed.
The case has since been reported to the police for further action to be taken.
Eric Asante
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