I Assaulted Adom FM Presenter Because She Looked Like An Onion Seller – Hajia Fati

Hajia Fati assaulted Adom FM’s newscaster Ohemaa Sakyiwaa Ahwenepa. Furthermore, Haija is known for being a staunch NPP supporter. She did this at the NPP headquarters in Accra.

Moreover, she defended her actions. She blamed her behaviour on Ohemaa’s “unprofessionalism”. Also, she claimed she didn’t carry herself like a journalist should. Therefore, she assumed she was a mere onion seller.

Hajia Fati on why she assaulted the presenter

“She was snapping [taking pictures of] me, I don’t know her, she didn’t approach me, she didn’t tell me anything. I only saw a flash on my face twice, the third time, I slapped her because I didn’t know who she was.”

Meanwhile the New Patriotic Party issued a statement distancing itself from Hajia and her uncalled for behaviour.

NPP press release on the assault

“The NPP has noted with concern an alleged attack on a journalist by one of its supporters, Hajia Fati.
We distance ourselves from the act and condemn it unreservedly.
The party wishes to assure Ghanaian journalists that, it respects and cherishes the role of the media as partners in development and does not condone any action intended to suppress press freedom.
No journalist should feel intimidated and must continue to discharge his/her duties without fear.
Though the New Patriotic Party has already begun an internal enquiry into the alleged incident, we will also cooperate with other agencies investigating same.
…Signed…
John Boadu
General Secretary (Ag)