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How an alleged NPP ‘macho man’ was beaten for trying to stop Captain Smart’s show in Obuasi

The incident unfolded as the man attempted to prevent popular media personality Captain Smart from hosting a morning show in Obuasi.

According to a Twitter post by user Yayera Koku, the alleged NPP macho man was sent with the explicit purpose of preventing Captain Smart from conducting his show on June 8, 2023.

The youth, angered by the man’s interference with the media personality’s program, engaged in a physical confrontation with him.

In the video footage, the alleged NPP macho man can be seen fighting with one of the youths, while others, including the police, attempted to restore order to the chaotic scene.

The Twitter post accompanying the video cautioned viewers about its disturbing content.

“The NPP yesterday sent a macho man to prevent Captain Smart from hosting his morning show in Obuasi. Please watch what the youth did to him.

Viewer discretion is advised.”

Further information from a report by 3news.com reveals that Captain Smart and his crew were subjected to an attack during the second day of the Onua Maakye’s Peoples’ Assembly event held in Obuasi, Ashanti region, on June 8.

The incident reportedly involved a member of the Obuasi Municipal task force, who disrupted the proceedings and physically prevented the technical team from setting up live broadcasting equipment. The individual claimed to have received instructions from higher authorities to halt the event.

The report added that, in response to the disturbance, the Onua team and event organizers sought assistance from the Obuasi Central Police Command to resolve the issue before the show was held, as reported by Onuaonline.com.

Source: www.ghanaweb.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. 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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