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The Minister for Fisheries and Member of Parliament for the Awutu Senya East Constituency, Mrs. Mavis Hawa Koomson, has adamantly refuted allegations of her involvement in the reported incident concerning the assault on journalist David Kobbina from Cape FM in the Central Region on January 4, 2024.
In a press release issued by the Hon. Hawa Koomson Campaign Team, they vehemently denied any connection to the regrettable assault. The team categorically rejected claims linking individuals associated with them to the unfortunate incident, emphasizing their stance against violence and their commitment to a peaceful political environment.
The alleged incident reportedly occurred subsequent to a vetting process for parliamentary aspirants at the Central Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) in Cape Coast. The team expressed pride in the transparent and inclusive vetting process and condemned any actions that detracted from the positive outcomes achieved in preparation for the upcoming elections.
Expressing sincere sympathies to Mr. Kobbina, the Hon. Hawa Koomson Team highlighted their immediate outreach to the journalist, offering support and facilitating any necessary assistance during this challenging time.
Emphasizing their condemnation of violence, the team pledged full cooperation with authorities for a swift and unbiased investigation into the matter. Hon. Hawa Koomson conveyed her profound sympathy to Mr. Kobbina while vehemently denouncing the assault, trusting that the appropriate authorities would handle the issue promptly.
The release called on the Ghana Journalists Network (GJN) and all concerned parties to allow the investigative process to proceed without premature judgment. Additionally, it reiterated the team’s dedication to fostering a peaceful political environment and urged all involved parties to exercise restraint and encourage dialogue.
Throughout the statement, the Hon. Hawa Koomson Team reiterated their thoughts for Mr. Kobbina’s swift recovery and expressed hope for a resolution through the due investigative process.
