Thugs believed to be members of pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) group, Delta Force have allegedly assaulted three journalists in the Brong Ahafo region.
The attack happened when the journalists had gone to cover the confirmation of the District Chief Executive at Tano South, Collins Offinam.
The thugs are said to be opposed to anyone who is against the DCE and they targeted reporters from particular radio stations who they believe are opposed to the nominee and attacked them.
One of the victims, Emmanuel Jangma popularly known as Mr. T in an interview on Adom News said the thugs gave him some dirty slaps at the venue.
His other two colleagues, he indicated were beaten severely but for the intervention of resident, they would have been lynched.
Mr. T said they were rushed to the Bechem Government Hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.