The communication team for Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has issued a stern response to a recent report by an Asaase FM reporter, which claimed that the former MP was denied entry to the Prempeh Assembly Hall during the Ashanti Region Council of State elections. The team has labeled the report as a blatant distortion of the truth and a violation of journalistic ethics, demanding an immediate retraction and apology.
In a strongly worded statement, Agyapong’s representatives refuted the allegations, emphasizing that the MP was not only welcomed warmly at the venue but also chose to leave of his own accord. The team has threatened legal action if the media outlet fails to address the issue promptly.
The Controversy Unpacked According to the statement, Kennedy Agyapong arrived at the Prempeh Assembly Hall, where the Council of State elections were being held, and was greeted by several high-profile individuals, including Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister of Education, and Appiah Stadium, a prominent National Democratic Congress (NDC) activist. Contrary to the Asaase FM report, Agyapong was reportedly invited multiple times to enter the hall but opted to stay outside before leaving to attend to other commitments. The communication team described the former MP’s decision as a matter of personal choice, stressing that he was neither coerced nor barred from entering the venue.
They expressed deep disappointment over what they called a “deliberate misrepresentation of facts” aimed at tarnishing Agyapong’s reputation. A Call for Accountability The statement accused the Asaase FM reporter of abandoning the core principles of journalism, particularly the duty to report truthfully and accurately. It highlighted the potential damage such misinformation could cause, not only to Agyapong’s image but also to public trust in the media. “The publication is inconsistent with the fundamental tenets of professional journalism,” the statement read. “It distorts reality in a manner unbecoming of a media practitioner entrusted with the responsibility of truthfully informing the public.”
To rectify the situation, Agyapong’s team has demanded an immediate retraction of the report and a public apology from Asaase FM. They warned that failure to comply would result in legal action to uphold the integrity of truthful reporting and hold the outlet accountable for its actions. Standing Firm on Integrity Kennedy Agyapong’s team reiterated their commitment to defending the MP’s reputation, which they described as “unblemished.” They called on the public to disregard the misleading report and emphasized the importance of responsible journalism in maintaining a well-informed society.
“We will not stand idly by while falsehoods are spread to damage the reputation of a dedicated public servant,” the statement concluded. “The truth must prevail, and those who deviate from it must be held accountable.” As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on Asaase FM to see how they will respond to these demands. For now, Agyapong’s team remains steadfast in their pursuit of justice and the preservation of ethical journalism.
Source : m.dailyadvent.com
