If UTV ‘Sacks’ Me, I’ll Still Eat- A Plus
A Plus has firmly stated that even if he is removed from the United Showbiz program due to his controversial views, he will continue to sustain himself.
Furthermore, he emphasized that no one can coerce him into conforming to their desires and preferences. According to him, his right to freedom of speech is protected by the 1992 Constitution. During an interview on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem, on Monday, A Plus asserted that he cannot be silenced.
He believes that his actions constitute constructive criticism rather than insults, contrary to the perception held by the angry NPP youth.
“I will never diss Akufo-Addo. I support Kennedy Agyapong but I will never insult Bawumia. The people of Ghana rather want to hear the truth,” he said.
The controversial former musician bemoaned how government clandestinely wants to set the agenda for some television stations in the country. A Plus said he will happily exit the show should the producers decide to take him off.
“I am never hungry and I have spent years going to school. If you take me off UTV, I can go and talk on Facebook. Do you know how many people will listen? I don’t care, sometimes you have to let people know how expensive you are” he added.
There was a significant disturbance in the studios of United Showbiz on UTV when a group of thugs, allegedly sent by NPP’s Ernest Owusu Bempah, forcefully entered the premises with the intention of attacking the panelists, particularly A Plus.
These hooligans believed to be affiliated with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), stormed the UTV studios on Saturday, October 7, 2023, causing an immediate halt to the live broadcast of United Showbiz. Approximately seven minutes into the program, the background noise became increasingly agitated as the host, Mzgee, introduced the show.
Background
On September 30, 2023, esteemed musician and activist Kwame A Plus made a public appearance on live television to express his disapproval of a letter addressed to the management of UTV by the New Patriotic Party.
The letter, which demanded reforms to the United Showbiz program, was read aloud by A Plus during the September 30 broadcast, where he proceeded to vehemently criticize its content and the appropriateness of its issuance.
A Plus referred to the letter as “ineffective” and raised concerns about its potential to tarnish the reputation of the NPP, thereby potentially undermining the clear constitutional provisions regarding media independence.
In a symbolic act, A Plus tore his copy of the letter into pieces, emphasizing the revolting nature of its contents. He further highlighted that the receipt of threatening calls aimed at shutting down UTV United Showbiz only served to reinforce the repugnance of the letter.
Additionally, A Plus pointed out that a significant majority, approximately 90%, of UTV’s viewership comprised NPP supporters, who were consistently praised for their contributions to the station.
“NPP members should refrain from such actions and never write such a letter again. This letter is absurd.
“Nobody in this country can dictate what we do on this show, especially when the President of Ghana is a seasoned lawyer who believes in the rule of law. Don’t ever write such things again,” he stressed.
