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General News of Wednesday, 2 April 2025

    

Source: www.ghanawebbers.com

Gordon Asare-Bediako granted bail after OSP detention

Wontumi TV journalist Gordon Asare-Bediako is free after being granted bail.

He was detained on April 2, 2025. His arrest raised public concerns and debate.

Asare-Bediako allegedly claimed that Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng requested a private jet. This request was supposedly made to the previous Akufo-Addo administration for personal use.

His arrest drew reactions from many media professionals. They expressed worries about press freedom and called for his release on social media.

After hours in custody, he received bail set at five million Ghana cedis with sureties.

This incident continues to spark discussions about free speech limits. It also highlights journalists' roles in holding public officials accountable.