On World Press Freedom Day (May 3, 2023), Abubakari Sadiq Gariba, a radio presenter for Tamale-based Dagbon FM, was physically assaulted during his broadcast.
A video circulating on social media captured the moment when two unidentified men forcefully removed him from his seat and threatened to slap him if he continued to speak.
Gariba then stood up and left the studio with the attackers.
The victim later stated in an interview with Citi FM that he was allegedly attacked by Hardi Pagzaa, a former Northern Regional Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), during the live program.
Gariba explained that he had criticized Pagzaa for discussing the Abudu and Andani conflict on a campaign platform, which he believes was the reason for the attack.
Source: Graphic
