Dr. Randy Abbey, host of Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV, has recounted the events surrounding the disruption of the station’s live broadcast on Wednesday, November 27.
Reports indicate that police officers, accompanied by a court bailiff, arrived at the Metro TV premises to halt the live broadcast due to an outstanding debt owed to Vodacom.
The debt, unresolved for over three years, led to legal action and the issuance of a writ of execution, which permits asset seizure.
Sources clarify that this issue is a private business matter, unrelated to any political motives, despite public speculation. The bailiff, armed with a court order, attempted to seize Metro TV’s assets but encountered resistance from the station’s private security team.
In a video, Dr. Abbey detailed the group’s incursion into the media house, where his Good Morning Ghana programme was being aired live. He explained that, prior to the incident, he had been informed by the Ghana Police Service about their intention to execute the court order.Tourism packages
Dr. Abbey noted that he had managed to prevent the police from seizing his vehicle after a brief standoff. He further stated that, after initially leaving, the officers returned on Wednesday, this time attempting to forcibly enter the studio during the live broadcast.
The police have launched an investigation, while Ignite Media Group has condemned the armed assault on its premises.
“Immediately I entered, then the pickup just came in and blocked me. And then they got out and said they are here to enforce the court order, so they are seizing my car. I said ‘Seizing my car for what? Court order against me?’ They said they have a court order against Metro TV. Then I said ‘This car is not for Metro TV. So, what do you mean?’ They said ‘Well, they have a court order.’
“I was on my way to start Good Morning Ghana, to come and host my show. So, apparently, they are waiting for me. If you have a legitimate court order and what you are doing is legitimate business, come and execute your order.Tourism packages
“Why are you looking for me? Why do you come and block my car? Why do you want to take my vehicle? Am I Metro TV? Am I a shareholder? Am I a director?”
“And then you come here today, and all you want to do is to come and break into Good Morning Ghana when we are having a live programme. Which court gave you that thing? Which court asked you to do that? Which court authorised you to do that? And you have armed policemen following them to do this foolishness? What kind of impunity is this?” he asked.
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