Police slaps journalist during Ablekuma North rerun

A police inspector whose name is currently unknown has allegedly slapped a journalist with Accra-based GHOne TV, Banahene Agyekum, in the ongoing Ablekuma North rerun.

Mr. Agyekum was reporting at the Church of Pentecost polling station in Odorkor.

Recounting his experience during an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, the journalist shared that he was performing his regular duties when a police inspector suddenly instructed him to vacate the premises.

He explained that several journalists were in the same area; hence, he was surprised as to why he was singled out by the officer.

“I even showed him my ID card to prove that I am a journalist, justifying why I can’t leave when he slapped me,” he stated.

A widely circulated video released by Accra-based Original TV shows the visibly agitated police officer in action, with efforts by his fellow officers to de-escalate the situation proving unsuccessful.

Mr. Agyekum, visibly upset, described the police officer as aggressive in his conduct. He revealed that the same officer had earlier confronted the Accra Mayor, Michael Kpakpo, in a similar manner, only backing down after bystanders identified the mayor.

Adom News’ Shine Acquah, who was at the polling station, confirmed that Agyekum had sustained a severe injury to his face.

As of now, Mr. Agyekum is yet to file an official complaint.

Source: Adom Online