Media General Condemns Assault on TV3 Microphone by NPP Executive, Alhaji Osman Masawudu and has filed a complaint with Ghana Police following a viral video
Media General condemned the incident in a trending video involving Alhaji Osman Masawudu, the Third National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), during a recent press conference held by the party. In the widely circulated video, Alhaji Masawudu is seen deliberately pushing down a TV3 microphone in the presence of other media personnel and party officials. The act, which Media General describes as unprovoked, was later acknowledged by Mr. Masawudu himself.
Video of the Assault on TV3 Microphone by NPP Executive by Alhaji Osman Masawudu
STATEMENT: Media General Condemns Assault on TV3 Microphone by NPP Executive Files Complaint with Police
STATEMENT – Media General Condemns Assault on TV3 Microphone by NPP Executive, Files Complaint with Police
Further deepening the situation, Alhaji Masawudu reportedly issued a direct threat in a follow-up interview on ASHH FM, a Kumasi-based radio station. In the interview, he allegedly warned that Media General journalists would be physically assaulted if they attended future NPP events. This threat has been taken seriously by the media organization, which views it as an assault not only on its institution but also on the constitutional rights of press freedom and the safety of journalists nationwide.
In response, Media General has filed an official complaint with the Ghana Police Service, calling for a thorough investigation and appropriate action against Mr. Masawudu. The organization emphasized that the safety of journalists must be prioritized and protected, particularly in a democratic society where media plays a crucial role. Media General reaffirmed its commitment to professional journalism and urged all political actors to respect the rights and responsibilities of the press.
