Bridget Otoo
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| Born | 31 December |
| Alma mater | Ghana Institute of Journalism University of Ghana |
| Occupation(s) | News anchor, Broadcaster, Journalist |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | New Day |
Bridget Otoo (born 31 December 1983) is a Ghanaian freelance journalist, media personality and public relations officer.[1][2] She previously served with TV3 Network Limited as a broadcaster and news anchor.[2][1][3]
Education
[edit]Otoo undertook primary education in Aggrey Memorial Basic School, Sekondi before heading to Bompeh Senior High Technical School, Takoradi, for her secondary school education, where she was the Girls Prefect.[4] She was nicknamed "The Headmistress", because of her blunt, confident and upfront attributes.[5]
She attained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Mass Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ). She also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree from the University of Ghana, Legon.[6]
Career
[edit]Otoo worked with Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) performing public relation duties during her National Service period. She has worked in the media circles on both radio and TV with Good News FM and Sky TV in 2008. Prior to that in 2003, she was a voice over artist recording advertisements for some institutions (Tigo, Barclays, Unilever and Ecobank). She hosted "New Day", "You and the Police" and prime time news on TV3 for a period.[6][7][4]
Personal life
[edit]Bridget, daughter of Francis Otoo and Agnes Arthur, has six (6) siblings.[6] In 2021, She declared her stand regarding LGBTQ brought in a lot of controversies[8] She asserted in a Twitter post saying she was willing and selflessly going to support the LGBTQI agenda in Ghana notwithstanding what religious folks say about them. She also declared that if supporting LGBTQI is the fastest and easiest way to hell, she is ready to support, because she wants to meet satan.[8]
Activism
[edit]Bridget was one of the demonstrators who got arrested and assaulted by personnels from the Ghana Police Service at the Occupy Julorbi House protests which was held in Accra on 21 September 2023. [9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Can Ghana media do better? [Article]". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 18 April 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Bridget Otoo, Manasseh Awuni Azure, Anas Aremeyaw Anas among most abused journalists – iWatch Africa". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 24 April 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Own up and apologise - Bridget Otoo 'punches' TV3 over 2020 elections gaffe (WATCH)". Pulse Ghana. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Five things you didn't know about TV3's Bridget Otoo". www.ghanaweb.com. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "10 Interesting Facts About Bridget Otoo That You Didn't Know". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 17 October 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ a b c "Bridget Otoo - Helping to bridge gap between you and Police". Graphic Online. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Do you want to trend or you don't have sense? – TV3's Bridget Otoo attacked on Twitter". www.ghanaweb.com. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ a b Blogger, N. Y. "Bridget Otoo Endorses LGBTQI+; Says She Never Minds Going To Hell - FillaBase.Com". Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "#OccupyJulorBiHouse: Bridget Otoo, other reporters assaulted - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (21 September 2023). "Police 'assaults' Bridget Otoo, rips her dress during Julorbi protest in video". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
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