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BREAKING NEWS: Graphic correspondent ‘arrested’ by Oguaa traditional authorities

A Graphic correspondent in Cape Coast, Timothy Gobah was “arrested” and detained on Friday for about an hour, by chiefs from the Emintsimadze Palace in Cape Coast.

This followed a report Gobah filed on the confusion that erupted at the launch of the 2019 Fetu Afahye in Cape Coast Friday morning.

Some community members stormed the festival launching ceremony which had the Omanhen, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II and the Central Regional Minister, Mr Kwamena Duncan in attendance.

Following the report on Graphic Online, the chiefs summoned Gobah to the palace after expressing their displeasure with the report.For latest news in Ghana, visit Graphic Online news headlines page Ghana news page

Some of the chiefs then visited the Graphic Cape Coast Regional office and dragged Gobah from the office to the palace, located a few metres away.

When he got there, the traditional authorities detained him and confiscated his phone.

After about an hour, he was released following an intervention from the Central Regional Police Command.

Armed policemen were called to restore order

According to Timothy Gobah, armed policemen were called to restore order at the ceremony that launched the 2019 Fetu Afahye.

Despite the police presence, things were still getting out of hand

Despite the police presence, things were still getting out of hand.

Despite the police presence, things were still getting out of hand

Source: Graphiconline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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