Video: National security is wrong, there was merits in what Caleb Kudah did - Prof. Gadzekpo

Dean of School of Information and Communication Studies, University of Ghana, Professor Audrey Gadzekpo revealed on News File that Journalist of Cititv, Caleb Kudah who was allegedly assaulted on Tuesday May 11 actually did no wrong.

She revealed that the actions of national security was deliberate and not just against one journalist but all journalists.

Prof. Audrey Gadzekpo on Caleb Kudah's case:

"We would not have transformations in our society, if journalists are not able to go undercover to do stories"

"Journalism is about verification.. not about taking official statements on the surface"#Newsfile #JusticeForCalebKudah pic.twitter.com/rkf6c7ZgJb
— Maiestas Ⓜ️ You Matter ❤️ (@Ebenezer_Peegah) May 15, 2021

she also revealed that Ghana needs more of enterprise journalism. According to her there was merits in what Caleb did.

He was there for information, there will be no journalism if journalists don’t go undercover. He was there to verify information.

Caleb assault: The actions of the National Security are deliberate and not just against one journalist but all journalists – Dean, School of Information & Communication Studies, University of Ghana, Prof. Audrey Gadzekpo. #Newsfile
— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) May 15, 2021

Caleb Kudah was brutally beaten on Tuesday when he went to national security premises for filming. National security came up with a statement on the matter to ensure the public investigations are currently ongoing to ascertain the actual cause.

Caleb assault: The President of the land must invite the National Security Minister to speak to him and find out what actually happened. It is important – Dean, School of Information & Communication Studies, University of Ghana, Prof. Audrey Gadzekpo. #Newsfile
— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) May 15, 2021

By Mawunya