Captain Smart, Johnny Hughes Vent After NPP Chairman Pushes TV3 Microphone At Press Conference

• Captain Smart and Johnny Hughes have criticised the NPP and their 3rd National Chairman after he pushed their microphone at a press conference
• Chairman Masawudu has admitted to the act, warning that it will happen again if TV3 appears at any NPP gathering
• The two Media gurus condemned the chairman and indicated that the move was planned by the leadership of the party

Two prominent media personalities with Media General have reacted to the pushing of a TV3 microphone at an NPP press conference.

The incident happened on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, and drew various reactions from the general public.

A video that surfaced on social media after the NPP press conference showed the party's third National Chairman, Alhaji Osman Masawudu, pushing down TV3's microphone after spotting it among the microphones lined up in front of NPP executives.

Some party executives, including Hon Afenyo Markin, Nana B and Justin Kodua, looked confused, while others laughed at the incident. However, the Media General staff are unhappy about the incident.

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Johnny Hughes and Captain Smart have addressed the issue. In two separate videos, the two were displeased and did not mince their words in condemning the act.

Watch the video below:

TV3 boycotts Media General

Earlier this year, the New Patriotic Party boycotted Media General. They accused TV3 of biased reporting and unfair treatment against members of the party who show up as panellists on respective TV3 shows.

In an interview with Chairman Masawudu, he boldly admitted that he pushed the TV3 microphone as a result.

While Johnny Hughes stated that the pushing of the microphone was a deliberate act, planned by the NPP executives, Captain Smart condemned the party, which once championed press freedom, for such a move at their event.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to Captain Smart, Hughes videos

Netizens who saw the post of Captain Smart and Johnny Hughes' videos were divided and expressed mixed reactions in the comments section.

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While some supported the two presenters, others called out TV3 and advised them to stay out of the NPP's affairs since they have boycotted their media outlet.

@steventurkson7638 wrote:

"Masawudu well done."

@mastercrafttv5637 wrote:

"If you have people like this man leading a party (NPP), do you expect development in Ghana."

@Polaxky wrote:

"NPP go dey opposition keep with this attitude pa. We love it like that."

@theophilusampiah5163 wrote:

"That is how to deal with them!"

@Sammydwamena wrote:

"Very good one from you Chairman. Media General is just another branch of NDC."

@estherwilliams2449 wrote;

"He hates nonsense, what are you saying? As a leader, he shouldn't do that, it shows immaturity, illiteracy."

@Georgetitus-glover6228 wrote:

"The chairman not only looked ignorant, but he sounded that way. Immature and selfish guy that will continue to keep npp in opposition for the next 42yrs!"

@thepan-africanchild wrote:

"Afenyo Markins doesn't know what to say."

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TV3 reports NPP Executive to the police

Earlier, YEN.com.gh TV3's management reported the NPP's 3rd National Vice Chairman, Alhaji Osman Masawudu, to the police.

The complaint alleges that Masawudu threatened the station's journalists after knocking its microphone to the ground.

A statement on the complaint shared on social media has sparked mixed reactions online, with netizens expressing different reactions.

Source: YEN.com.gh