One of the panelists on UTV, Mr. Logic, has shared his experience during a disturbing incident when a group of thugs invaded the UTV studio, disrupting the show and causing chaos.
Recalling the terrifying ordeal and his location at the time of the incident, Mr. Logic revealed that he was forced to seek refuge under a table in the master control room.
He condemned the violent act and explained that he remained hidden beneath the table for approximately half an hour.
Describing his distressing experience, he mentioned that the space under the table in the cramped master control room lacked proper ventilation.
He expressed his unhappiness with the situation, emphasizing the discomfort he endured during that time.
“I am not happy about what happened at all. That master control room doesn’t have enough space, yet you should’ve seen the table under which they pushed me. It’s very bad! What I went through in the control room under the table wasn’t good at all. For about 45minuites I was hidden in the control room covered and squeezed under the table.
“It seemed like they came for all of us, but I emerged from hiding when they began calling out A Plus’ name. I am deeply disappointed. If this was indeed orchestrated by a faction within the NPP, then it’s a huge disappointment. I am awaiting confirmation of who sent them before I make any further statements,” he remarked.
Mr. Logic further stated that he would eventually reveal more details about the incident, particularly regarding the individuals responsible for organizing the attack, once their identities were uncovered.
“It looked like they came here for all of us but I came out when they started calling out A Plus’ name. I am so disappointed. If this was truly an NPP gang, then I am disappointed. The person who sent them really goofed. I am waiting to know who sent them before I speak,” he added.
The attack on UTV has elicited strong condemnation from the Ghanaian public, with calls for swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Various entities, including the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Ghana Journalists Association, and the Ministry of Information, have all expressed their condemnation of the attack.
In context, the incident occurred when a group of young men, claiming affiliation with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), disrupted the United Showbiz program shortly after it began.
They stormed the UTV studios during the live broadcast, demanding an apology from one of the panelists, A-Plus, whom they accused of insulting the party, the president, and the vice president.
Subsequently, the Ghana Police Service arrested 16 individuals in connection with the incident, and investigations into the matter are currently ongoing.