The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), has noticed with profound regret the barbaric act of violence perpetrated on one of its members, Daniel Kenu of the Daily Graphic, by Baffour Gyan and a bunch of hooligans. Baffour, elder brother of captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan and some thugs physically attacked Kenu, at the Kumasi Sports Stadium last Friday, for asking questions relating the disappearance of Theophilus Tagoe, also known as “Castro” a popular musician during a press conference.
A statement from the secretariat of the Association, said, SWAG was at a loss that, in this day and age, some people apparently suffering from some kind of delusions of grandeur, will take the law into their own hands and fly in the face of the laws of the land.
It said the incident flowing from the press conference earlier in Kumasi, clearly shows how some national stars have assumed they are always a law unto themselves and can get away with irresponsible acts and behaviours. It said the Association will resist any attempt or overtures to settle the issue out of court adding that, it was time characters like Baffour are dealt with according to the laws of the land.
It commended the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) Ashanti Region branch and the Regional Police Command for the swift action on the barbaric act of Gyan and his thugs.
The statement called on the Ashanti Regional Police Command, to pursue the matter to its logical conclusion as the entire nation observes with keen attention and interest.
The statement also expressed shock at comments made by Mr. Farouk Al Wahab, a Sports Consultant and former Management member of Accra Hearts of Oak who publicly rationalised the attack on Mr Kenu. The statement described the conduct of Mr. Al Wahab as a height of ignorance and irresponsibility on his part.
