The Ghana Police Service say they have arrested 16 people who allegedly went to disrupt normal programming at the premises of UTV studios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The arrest, according to the police, was executed following a complaint from the Despite Media Group and Ministry of Information that the suspects had invaded the studios of UTV on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey are currently at the Police Station assisting investigations,\u201d the police noted in a statement posted on their social media handles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This incident unfolded during the broadcast of the United program on Saturday, October 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shortly after the show commenced, a disruptive noise obstructed the proceedings leaving viewers surprised and concerned.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They were quick to transition to the music and pictures though. Quite smooth<\/p>\u2014 KOA (@KwabenaOA) October 7, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote> \n\n\n\n
The show abruptly went off the air, and in its place, commercials filled the screen. However, subsequent online videos shed light on the unsettling disturbance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A group claiming to be affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) forcibly stormed the UTV studios during the live broadcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their main demand was receiving an apology from one of the panellists, A-Plus, amid threats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They claimed the musician-turned-politician had disrespected that party, President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr Bawumia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is he really listening to the nonsense he\u2019s saying ??<\/p>\u2014 Mr finicki.comm (@SetorSeel_live) October 7, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote> \n\n\n\n
However, it is unclear which of the comments he has made in the past triggered the invasion of the TV studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some fans have been speculating sharing numerous videos of A Plus they believe may have incited the alleged NPP members to attack the studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the aftermath of the incident, the host of the show MzGee, apologised to the viewers for the disruption.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are currently at the Police Station assisting investigations.<\/p>\u2014 Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) October 7, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote> \n\n\n\n
She also reassured everyone that the panellists, guests, and the station\u2019s staff were unharmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, NPP Communications Director, Richard Ahiagbah later came on the show to apologise to UTV and the viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The letter I\u2019m referring to: https:\/\/t.co\/zmHIgVf65d<\/p>\u2014 Kenneth Awotwe Darko (@TheKennethDarko) October 8, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote> \n\n\n\n
He stated that the party did not sanction the attack on the station to disrupt the programme and urged the police to carry out a thorough investigation into the issue.<\/p>\n \n
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