The Accra Regional Police Command has summoned Nana Otu Darko, a host of Class Media Group’s Accra FM, for questioning in connection with statements made by Hopeson Adorye during an interview on the station’s political talk program.
Hopeson Adorye, a prominent member of the Movement for Change, alleged during the interview that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) had directed him to detonate dynamites in the Volta Region to intimidate supporters of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and deter them from voting in the previous elections. These serious allegations led to Mr. Adorye’s arrest and arraignment in court.
Mr. Adorye was charged with the publication of false news and appeared before the Dansoman District Court, where he was granted bail set at GH¢20,000 with two sureties, one of which must be justified.
Following the court proceedings, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) issued a request to Class Media Group, asking them to release Nana Otu Darko to aid in their investigations.
The letter, delivered on Thursday, May 23, highlighted the urgency and importance of the matter.
“It would be appreciated if the host could be released to report at Accra Regional CID on Friday, 24 May 2024 at 10 am with a copy of the audio and video recording of the aforementioned programme to facilitate investigations,” the CID’s letter stated.
According to the CID, Nana Otu Darko’s involvement is deemed crucial for uncovering the context and veracity of Mr. Adorye’s statements.
A spokesperson for Class Media Group indicated their willingness to cooperate with the authorities.
“We are committed to upholding the highest journalistic standards and will fully support the ongoing investigations to ensure that the truth is uncovered,” the spokesperson said.