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Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by koboko69: 9:18am On Apr 28, 2015 |
NO PROVISONS IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION STOPS BUHARI FROM BARRING AIT Section 22 of the Nigerian 1999 constitution provides that: “the press, radio, television and other agencies of mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the government to the people.” 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by koboko69: 9:18am On Apr 28, 2015 |
NO PROVISIONS IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION THAT STOPS BUHARI FROM BARRING AIT On Buhari's ban of AIT; The primary aim of the press is “the press, radio, television and other agencies of mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the government to the people.” This is what sahara reporters and other media outfits were doing. AIT rather chose to go out of the line to broadcast hate and smear campaign against Buhari, attacking his personal life too which brings in ethics and issues. Buhari is just the president elect and not yet the President hence he have the right to privacy and the right to barr AIT from his personal functions. It is constitutional and not DICTATORIAL for Buhari to revoke the license of AIT on assumption of office citing ethics and standards issues as provided in Section 39(2) part ‘B’ says “No person other than the government or any other person or body authorized by the president shall be allowed to own, establish or operate television or wireless broadcasting for any purpose whatsoever. Cc lalasticlala seun oam4j 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by ozoigbondu: 9:19am On Apr 28, 2015 |
l am sure GEJ was well aware of all this but he did not use to supress saharareporters,preminum times,TVC,nations and all other oppoistion press because he is a true democrat who understands that freedom of press is an integral part of af a democracy not one dictactor turned democrat overnight Buhari should keep calm and prepare for feasting of the press and other social media outfit on him 5 Likes |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by agarawu23(m): 9:21am On Apr 28, 2015 |
na never know anything u guys think Buhari is GeJ that's surrounded by dullards. Any action Buhari take is a legal action. when mosquito dey chop me na know no now I kill mosquito na dey para this is a change of Government led by a man of integrity not the one led by our clueless presidio. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by not4sure(m): 9:21am On Apr 28, 2015 |
All i now is AIT ate their cake and definitely will not have it back. The Man your documentary said was brutal and now you want to covers his activities. IMPOSSIBLE 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Nobody: 9:24am On Apr 28, 2015 |
Buhari and APC should get ready for a Nigerian press that has tasted "blood". They ain't seen nothing yet. 5 Likes |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by nortcentrallord(m): 9:32am On Apr 28, 2015 |
What happened to the FOI bill or was it not passed into law or has it been suspended because that is the very 1st move of every military government even though this one has not been sworn into power. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by OrlandoOwoh(m): 9:33am On Apr 28, 2015 |
janus05:Stop ranting. Why did AIT throw away ethics? Even NTA that is federal-owned didn't attack Buhari like AIT. The probe as to whether or not AIT didn't abide ethics should also swing to the NBC which could have stopped AIT when it just started its character assassination against Buhari. The DG of NBC should be probed. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Scholes007(m): 9:39am On Apr 28, 2015 |
those defending this old bastard under the pretence of privacy ,should have known that the moment he (the bastard aka buhari) became president elect there is no privacy. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by koboko69: 9:41am On Apr 28, 2015 |
Scholes007: A bastard will rule over you and your family for the next 4 years. Deal and live with it. If a bastard is rulling over you, I wonder what you are. 3 Likes |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by koboko69: 9:43am On Apr 28, 2015 |
ozoigbondu: Becase they were doing this: “the press, radio, television and other agencies of mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the government to the people.” And not AIT's hate documentary |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by alaoeri: 9:45am On Apr 28, 2015 |
nortcentrallord:Does GMB stop AIT from airing any news? Don't cover my events is different from don't air news about me, an ordinary citizen can chose who is & who is not invited to his events talkless of a President. In order news AIT don chop wetin big pass them & Dokpesi should deal with it after all he has sold the integrity of the station for a plate of porridge. |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Scholes007(m): 9:51am On Apr 28, 2015 |
koboko69:do you mean the illiterate old fool....bustard gworo eater wow wow i love FOI |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Alphaoscar: 9:53am On Apr 28, 2015 |
Buhari killed his wife and injected sickle cell into his daughter who later died because he hated her.- AIT And you want AIT to be following Buhari anywhere he goes. AIT never see anything 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Nobody: 10:04am On Apr 28, 2015 |
The same old story Buhari was supported by the press in 1983 when he stole his way into power. The same press that castigated Shagari's govt as corrupt to which Buhari seized on this and turned him said to a self appointed crusader against corruption. After granting the SW press and plebs their public witch burning he will then turn on the press with decree 4. Eagerly waiting for the inevitable fallout between Tinubu and Buhari to see the banning of The Nation! Una never see anything |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Jesusloveyou: 10:04am On Apr 28, 2015 |
Watchdog to govt activities,not to be watchdoging d good citizen of nigeria,spoiling their good name and image. |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Nobody: 10:06am On Apr 28, 2015 |
alaoeri:From don't cover my events to don't report on my govt. This is how the press will be stiffled until the only agency reporting will be Nta and Daily Trust 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Nobody: 10:21am On Apr 28, 2015 |
[size=18pt]the question you all need to ask yourselves is why Buhari is already fighting AIT? If by running a sponsored documentary which was not produced by AIT then we truly have a problem at hand. During the airing of the documentary, a "sponsored" caption was prominently displayed throughout the airing of the documentary. The documentary also contained the names of the producers at the credit roll. So if Buhari had a problem with the documentary why not take it with the producers in court and not ait? The fact is that Buhari can not sue the Producers because they documented facts about him that were true. Ait was just the media outlet the producers of the doc chose to air their documentary What if the produces chose to release a film and premiere it in SilverBirds cinema? Will buhari now order closure of Silverbird cinema on the basis of showcasing the documentary? This latest move by Buhari shows how shallow and despotic he is. If he think he can stiffle press freedom then he is on a long road of self destruction. I am eagerly waiting for the APC to pass a bill barring social media sites like NL because from what I see in the apc and people like OP democracy is just a means to powerand nothing more[/size] 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by koboko69: 10:24am On Apr 28, 2015 |
The poster above me WombRaiders should read the code of ethics of a journist. They have the right to reject airing the documentary if I breaches the code of conduct. https://www.nairaland.com/2281798/see-code-ethics-nigerian-journalists 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Nobody: 10:30am On Apr 28, 2015 |
Jesusloveyou: Then take them to court! Sue them for damages and get a public apology and undertaking. This is how it is done. The thing you apc supporters and buhari seem to not understand is the Buhari was not elected king or supreme ruler. Even as a president, the only way he can fight any libel against him is in the courts. He is not the court, judge, prosecutor and police! He is the president and his functions and roles as spelled out in the constitution does not include ostrisizing groups or establishments that report negatively on him! Send that message to Buhari and let him know that we are not in 1984! 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by omenka(m): 10:30am On Apr 28, 2015 |
I'd be hugely disappointed should the president stop at this alone. I'd like to see a case in court with the defendants asked to give hard evidence as to all the accused the General of, from the stolen monies to sponsorship of terrorism. |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by dustmalik: 10:36am On Apr 28, 2015 |
koboko69:They won't read. They will simply continue spewing rubbish. |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Nobody: 10:36am On Apr 28, 2015 |
koboko69: Nonsense! How does running an expose documentary on a frontline candidate for presidency run contrary to ethics? Buhari can still take AIT and the producers to court! He is not owner of Nigeria by virtue of being elected president of Nigeria. Ait has done more good to our democracy than a thousand buhari's can ever mutter. Let me ask you this; today buhari is barring AIT from coverinhg him as president elect and has also declared AIT persona non grata in his innuguration, what will happen once he is sworn in? Will he barr AIT from covering his govt and presidency as well? |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Nobody: 10:37am On Apr 28, 2015 |
dustmalik: Coming from a change chanting zombie |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Nobody: 10:44am On Apr 28, 2015 |
omenka:Why did he not sue them then? |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by koboko69: 10:44am On Apr 28, 2015 |
WombRaiders: Wairlt till AIT's licence is revoked you call AIT unsubstantiated documentary and hate campaign an expose documentary. Una never see anything. As long as the constitution does not bar Buhari from covering his activites...he has done nothing wrong. Bare in mind he also has the power to revoke AITs license. I hope una nor go shout Dictator then. Im sure being in opposition is sweet. How are u enjoying it? |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by Nobody: 10:48am On Apr 28, 2015 |
After he revokes Ait's liscence, then there will be another news agency that needs his ban hammer until only Nta and radio nigeria remain This is the issue. koboko69: |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by PassingShot(m): 10:48am On Apr 28, 2015 |
GMB has not breached any part of our constitution. He has every right to decide who attends his private activities and who doesn't. Let TANoids continue to cry, we are solidly behind the General on this one. 1 Like |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by kuuljay(m): 10:57am On Apr 28, 2015 |
Scholes007:if a bastard is your president elect then where was you when he won the election? besides I wander where you schooled by saying a president elects life is public... if you passed waec you should knw buhari is not the president and can ask any media outfit to stay away from him |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by vision2022: 10:58am On Apr 28, 2015 |
FOI does it mean freedom of character assasination, NBC should sanction AIT. infact, if I were GMB I will not have anything to do with AIT untill I finish my tenure. |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by kuuljay(m): 11:00am On Apr 28, 2015 |
koboko69:don't mind that semi literate geek |
Re: Buhari Vs AIT: Press Freedom Not Guaranteed By Nigerian Constitution. by kuuljay(m): 11:02am On Apr 28, 2015 |
WombRaiders:who is president? are you reasoning with your anus? so GEJ is no longer the president.na waoo 1 Like |
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