The United Press for Development Network (UPDN) has condemned the recent verbal attack on Joy FM by the Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement released on Saturday, UPDN noted that Mr Afenyo-Markin\u2019s “hostility toward a press organization performing its civic duty exemplifies a dangerous disregard for the principles of democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UPDN described the remarks as an alarming sign of increasing arrogance and intolerance toward the media by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe United Press for Development Network (UPDN) vehemently condemns the unwarranted verbal assault by Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, now functioning as the Minority Leader of Parliament, against Joy FM\u2026 Afenyo-Markin\u2019s hostility toward a press organization performing its civic duty exemplifies a dangerous disregard for the principles of democracy,\u201d portions of the statement noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Afenyo-Markin\u2019s outburst came after JoyNews reported on the Speaker of Parliament\u2019s declaration of four vacant parliamentary seats, a move that has sparked controversy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n