Political activist and media personality Kwame Obeng Asare, known as A Plus, has criticized a letter from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) calling on UTV’s management to reform the United Showbiz program.
A Plus, a regular panelist on the show, characterized the letter as “useless” and questioned its propriety.
During the September 30 edition of the program, A Plus expressed his disdain for the letter, stating, “this letter is revolting because we have received calls from people threatening to collapse UTV United Showbiz.”
He further ripped apart his copy of the letter, condemning it as “stupid.”
“NPP people should stop such things, don’t write such a letter ever again. This letter is a stupid letter.
“Nobody in this country can decide what we do on this show, especially when the president of Ghana is an astute lawyer and someone who believes in the rule of law. Don’t write such things ever again,” he stressed.
A Plus emphasized that about 90% of UTV’s viewers are NPP supporters, and despite the critical views expressed on the show, they continue to praise the network for the platform it provides.
He urged the NPP to refrain from sending such letters in the future, emphasizing that no one in the country has the authority to dictate the content of the show, particularly when the President of Ghana is a lawyer who believes in the rule of law.
The NPP had expressed concerns about the show, alleging that it frequently included negative comments and criticism directed at the government and President Akufo-Addo, as well as ridicule and criticism of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in recent episodes.