Selective Amnesia: Samson Lardy Anyenini’s Biased Focus on Naa Koryoo’s Arrest Over Hawa Koomson’s Son’s Assault

Samson Lardy Anyenini, the prominent journalist behind the My Take segment on Newsfile, seems to be exhibiting a case of selective amnesia regarding the topics he chooses to highlight. While his recent focus on the detention of NDC’s Naa Koryoo has stirred significant attention, there is a conspicuous lack of similar emphasis on another serious incident involving Mavis Hawa Koomson, the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East Constituency.

Not long ago, Ato Koomson, the son of Hawa Koomson, was brutally stabbed by an alleged NDC affiliate, an act that sent shockwaves through the community. Despite the gravity of this assault, which saw Ato Koomson rushed to the hospital with severe injuries, the coverage it received pales in comparison to the uproar surrounding Naa Koryoo’s arrest over a supposed clerical error on her gun license.

While some media outlets, including a few from the Multimedia network, did report on the stabbing, the incident did not receive the sustained attention that the current arrest of Naa Koryoo is garnering. This discrepancy raises questions about the criteria used by Anyenini in selecting topics for his Take. The stabbing of Ato Koomson by a thug linked to Naa Koryoo is a serious matter that deserved equal, if not more, prominence, especially given the potential fatality of the attack.

Anyenini’s intense focus on Naa Koryoo’s detention, despite the predictable outcome of her likely release after procedural discussions with the police, appears disproportionate. It suggests a potential bias, where incidents involving NDC figures are given more airtime than those affecting members of the ruling party, even when the latter involve direct physical harm.

This imbalance is particularly unfair to Ato Koomson, who endured significant trauma from the stabbing. His ordeal, and the broader implications of such political violence, should have been a major talking point in Anyenini’s segment. By neglecting this incident, Anyenini inadvertently diminishes the severity of the attack and the broader issue of political violence, which is a pressing concern in Ghana.

As the story of Naa Koryoo’s arrest unfolds, it is clear that the likelihood of her facing severe legal consequences is minimal. This raises further questions about why the issue has been given such extensive coverage on platforms like Newsfile, diverting attention from other critical incidents such as the attack on Ato Koomson.

In the interest of fairness and comprehensive journalism, it is imperative for Anyenini and other media figures to provide balanced coverage of all significant incidents, regardless of political affiliations. The selective focus on certain topics over others not only skews public perception but also undermines the integrity of journalistic objectivity.

In conclusion, as we navigate these turbulent political times, the media’s role should be to shed light on all forms of injustice and violence, ensuring that no story is overshadowed by selective coverage. Only through such balanced reporting can true accountability and justice be pursued in Ghana.