UTV Attack: 16 Arrested As Police Release Statement
The police promptly apprehended 16 individuals suspected to be affiliated to the forceful disruption of the widely-watched Prime TV program United Showbiz and attempted to assault certain panellists, particularly A Plus.
In light of this recent development, amidst the ongoing chaos, law enforcement swiftly arrived at the scene and detained sixteen individuals. These suspects were present at the television station, claiming to be in search of musician Kwame A-Plus and demanding his removal from the program due to his alleged destruction of a letter purportedly from the communication wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
During the most recent episode of United Showbiz, just as the host, MzGee, was commencing her introduction to initiate the evening’s discussion, disturbances behind the scenes disrupted the live production. Shortly thereafter, a group of agitated individuals stormed the studio while the show was being broadcast live.
This incident compelled MzGee to halt her introduction, with gospel artist Nicholas Omane Acheampong taking over and performing for nearly two hours. Videos depicting the events that unfolded on United Showbiz quickly gained traction on social media.
While some commentators insinuated that the incident was politically motivated, others strongly believed it was a strategic ploy to generate attention for United Showbiz. Critics who held this perspective argued that the television station should have contacted the nearby Tesano Police, given its proximity to the station.
While assuring viewers of her safety and that of other panelists, MzGee apologised to viewers explaining that the show had to be halted following the unexpected mayhem.
She further noted that United Showbiz had no political affiliation or interest to push the interest or undermine any political party. MzGee said United Showbiz aimed at discussing relevant issues for the wellbeing of the creative industry and not for any political agenda.
“If there is a demonstration and we have our creatives being part of it to demand better living conditions, I don’t see why we can’t talk about it on the show. Besides, we also pay taxes so have every right just like any citizen to express our grievances about things that are not going right in the country,” she said.
Meanwhile, the police have released a statement saying it had arrested 16 persons for invading UTV studios.
“Following the complaint from the Despite Media Group and Ministry of Information that certain people had invaded the studios of UTV this evening, the Police proceeded to the scene and arrested sixteen persons,” the statement said.
