The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned Friday’s attack at its Greater Accra Region office, where some parliamentary aspirants were being vetted.
The attack led to the manhandling of a Citi FM/TV journalist, Akosua Otchere.
The party has since condemned the incident and rendered unreserved apology to the journalist and her station.
“The NDC regrets and condemns the attack on Akosua Otchere in no uncertain terms,” a statement issued by National Communication Officer Sammy Gyamfi on Saturday, October 14 said.
“The conduct of the people who attacked the journalist is highly irresponsible and does not reflect our identity as defenders of press freedom and a party that fosters a cordial working relationship with the media.”
It said the party as a truly democratic and peace-loving political institution, upholds the critical role of the media in nation building.
“We neither subscribe to nor condone acts of violence of any form let alone attacks on journalists.
“The party takes full responsibility for this unfortunate incident and assures the general public, that we shall take immediate steps to fish out the perpetrators.”
It has assured that all those to be found culpable shall be dealt with in accordance with the disciplinary rules of the party and the laws of Ghana.
The venue was a point of attraction on Friday as three aspirants and their supporters had gathered for the Odododiodoo Constituency vetting.
The current Member of Parliament (MP), Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has served notice not to seek re-election and so the stakes have risen for interested aspirants.
Nii Okai Laryea, Kotey Ashie, and Michael Nii Yarboi Annang are the three seeking to succeed the former Youth and Sports Minister.
Sammy Gyamfi expressed regret about the incident that occurred on Friday.