I never said United Showbiz is useless - NPP Deputy Director of Communications

Ernest Owusu-Bempah, the Deputy Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has clarified his stance regarding United Television (UTV). He emphasized that he would never criticize any program on UTV because he considers the station "family" to him.

Speaking in an interview to PeaceFMonline, Owusu-Bempah clarified that reports suggesting he called the station's well-known show, "United Showbiz," a "useless show" are "untrue."

He stressed his positive relationship with the station and its management, expressing his respect for them.

“I have never said anywhere that United Showbiz is a useless show. I will never say that. I have a good relationship with the station and its management and I do respect that.” he stated.

Ernest Owusu-Bempah rather explained that he had expressed his concerns about certain panelists on the show who frequently criticize the NPP. He believed that some of these panelists lacked a clear purpose and often used the platform to criticize the government, which, in his view, harmed its reputation.

It's worth noting that the NPP, in a letter had previously urged UTV's management to make changes to ensure fairness in the discussions when political issues were being debated. They pointed out that some panelists tended to consistently criticize and disparage the government during their contributions.

ID/AW

Watch his previous interview below: from 6:30/7:28

Ghana’s leading digital news platform, GhanaWeb, in conjunction with the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, is embarking on an aggressive campaign which is geared towards ensuring that parliament passes comprehensive legislation to guide organ harvesting, organ donation, and organ transplantation in the country.

Click here to start the nomination process for the 2023 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards

You can also watch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below: