Minister of Fisheries and Member of the Awutu Senya East constituency in the Central Region, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has refuted accusations connecting her to the reported assault on journalist David Kobina of Cape FM.

The reported incident transpired on January 4, subsequent to a vetting process for parliamentary aspirants held at the Central Regional Coordinating Council in Cape Coast.

In an official statement, the Minister dismissed the accusations as unfounded and deliberately concocted by her adversaries with the intent of damaging her reputation and exploiting a political advantage.

She rejected the allegations and urged the respective stakeholders to refrain from making premature judgments and to allow thorough investigations into the allegations.

“We categorically reject the claim that individuals associated with our team were responsible for this regrettable act. Mavis Hawa Koomson has consistently advocated for a peaceful and constructive political environment, and our team does not endorse or engage in any form of violence. We call on the Ghana Journalists Network and all stakeholders to allow the investigative process to unfold and refrain from premature judgments. Our thoughts remain with Mr. Kwabena, and we hope for his way to recovery.”