According to broadcast journalist Afia Pokuaa, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) hooligans who broke into United Television’s (UTV) studios, could not have done so without the help of an insider in the system.
The journalist, widely known as Vim Lady among her numerous followers, who is well-acquainted with the premises of Despite Media, holds the belief that an individual with insider knowledge may have played a role in enabling unauthorized access, consequently resulting in the disorderly incidents witnessed during the recent United Showbiz broadcast.
Taking to her Facebook account, she wrote; “Where the UTV studio is &the security inside there is no way the NPP boys could enter without🤔 an Insider Accomplice Allah!”, she wrote on Facebook.”
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.
