Takyi-Boadu Writes: Journalism Is Not Under Attack, It’s The Foolishness In The Profession

Following the backlash that greeted the arrest of Kwabena Bobie Ansah, a presenter with Accra FM – a radio station affiliated to opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), a well-known journalist with Daily Guide newspaper Charles Takyi-Boadu has shared his thoughts about happenings in the media.

A statement from the police on Friday (11 February) said: “Kwabena Bobbie Ansah of Accra FM was arrested yesterday, February 10, 2022, by the Accra Regional Police Command in connection with an alleged case of publication of false news and offensive conduct.

“His arrest became necessary after he turned down several invitations from the police to him and others involved in the case to assist with investigation. The Accra Regional Police Command will issue a full statement on the matter in due course.”

In an opinion piece shared on his Facebook wall, Takyi-Boadu said: “I support every effort and move to sanitise and rid our airwaves of some of these empty barrels who have assumed untouchable statuses and talk as if the country belongs to them.”