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Ghanaians on Twitter are in a midst of confusion over the recent saga between Multimedia Group and Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong over the threats on its journalist.
The Multimedia Group has filed a formal complaint against the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong for threatening the life of one of its journalists, Erastus Asare Donkor.
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In the letter, dated July 13, 2021, addressed to the Deputy Regional Commander, Ashanti Region, the media group demanded security protection for Erastus Asare Donkor.
It also called for a thorough investigation into the threats issued by the legislator.
On Friday, July 9, Mr Agyapong was reported to have verbally abused and threatened to attack Mr Asare Donkor, “for the journalistic work that the latter undertook during the recent shootings and killing incident at Ejura” on Net 2 TV, a television station owned by the MP.
The outspoken politician was filmed on a live programme which was widely published on social media platforms, stating that, “if he [Mr Agyapong] were President, he would have ensured that Erastus Asare Donkor is beaten mercilessly.”
Following that the MP was summoned before Parliament.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, directed Parliament’s Privileges Committee to investigate the conduct of Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong following alleged threats on a journalist.
The committee would investigate and report to the House whether the recent utterances and conduct of the MP for Assin Central amounted to contempt of the House and abuse of parliamentary privileges.
Meanwhile, The Alliance For Social Equity and Accountability (ASEPA) has called on the US Government to place a restriction on Kennedy Agyapong’s visa.
ASEPA cited the unsolved death of Investigative journalist, Ahmed Sale and the recent one against the Joy FM Journalist, Asare Odonkor over Ejura videos.
ASEPA further called on the US Government to place Khashoggi ban instituted by the US on all Parliament and its officials until the issues were resolved.
On Twitter, Ghanaians were divided, as some believed the MP was going overboard needs to be careful.
But some also opined that the MP has done no wrong by exposing JoyNews over their reportage of the Ejura shooting with could have led to national unrest.
See some reactions below;
Shame on Kennedy Agyapong
Kennedy Agyapong thinks some Ghanaians are idiots or what? Or he thinks nobody will check or what?Well Honourable Kennedy Agyapong, I took me less than 10 seconds to find the said publication. pic.twitter.com/a5L0xiOQyy
— 🇬🇭Owura Kwaku Addo (@Owuraaddo) July 20, 2021
Most Valuable Presenter (MVP) Award goes to Kwaku Annan of Net2 TV…….! Man dey defend pass Rudiger and Zouma combined whenever Hon Kennedy Agyapong is on his show 😂 😂 😂 pic.twitter.com/XNYKnXc8q9
— Owuraku Pryme 🇬🇭🇷🇴 (@DrPrymeGH) July 19, 2021
I will send Joy FM to court and if they want we display cash – Kennedy Agyapong pic.twitter.com/LfY51QzNk0
— Nana Yaw👱🏻♂️🇬🇭 (@omanbapayaw) July 19, 2021
In all fairness, Joy FM deserves all Kennedy Agyapong is giving to them.
Their report on Kaka’s death could have set the country on a dangerous course
— N.B.A (@Boakyewaa_N) July 19, 2021
Kennedy Agyapong descends on Joy FM and threatens to expose Kwasi Twum and Kwaku Baako
“They are political prostitutes who did same for Mahama to lose” pic.twitter.com/EFYoUj1DST
— Mr Tali (@SelormTali) July 19, 2021
https://twitter.com/Hypeghnews/status/1417253071495831555?s=20
Samson Lardy if you polish my shoe you will get sense – Kennedy Agyapong pic.twitter.com/xbfRYs556T
— Nana Yaw👱🏻♂️🇬🇭 (@omanbapayaw) July 19, 2021
https://twitter.com/taadibanyinbagh/status/1417245504795205633?s=20
https://twitter.com/kwamesikani_/status/1417244890791034890?s=20
Call him the male version of Aisha Modi.
Loyalty be what.
His defence game pass the rock of Gibraltar.
What's his nameKennedy Agyapong pic.twitter.com/9g7SgJYvcu
— GENERAL Laud (@LaudDePoet) July 19, 2021
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