Security officials attached to Muhammadu Buhari have barred African Independent Television (AIT) from covering the functions of the president-elect till further notice.

Buhari Clamps Down On AIT

The security team according to Punch cited security reports and ethical issues as reasons for their action.

READ ALSO: Buhari Says Boko Haram Has Nothing To Do With Religion

The directive which took effect on Monday, April 27, was enforced when members of AIT crew, who were at the Defence House to cover of a meeting between Buhari and a visiting Cuban delegation, were asked to leave.

Confirming this to Punch, the crew said: Yes, we were told but we cannot just leave; we have a job to do. In any case, we have not been officially informed about what we have done wrong.

On why AIT was restricted from covering functions of the president-elect, Mallam Garba Sheh, the director of press of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation, noted that security concerns informed the decision.

He said: “AIT has been asked to stay aside based on security and family concerns. In addition, General Buhari has decided that they will have to resolve some issues relating to issues of standard and ethics.

“We will be talking with them to try and resolve the matter but for now, the station has been asked to stay aside because, like I said, there are some family and security concerns.

“They have been asked to step down their coverage until we resolve the matter with them on ethics and standards.”

In weeks building up the presidential election, AIT was criticized for airing a documentary, “The Real Buhari” which x-rayed the retired general’s past military regime as one that become the first to sentence a woman to death by firing squad.

The documentary was described by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a“fabricated and hate broadcast” against its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari.

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) also indicted the African Independent Television (AIT) and the National Television Authority (NTA) for the airing several documentaries which maligned the image of Muhammadu Buhari.

http://www.naij.com/428854-buhari-bars-ait-till-further-notice.html

Cc lalasticlala

I support for AIT to step aside. Their standards and ethics must be looked into.

AIT is a disgrace and embarrassment to media broadcasting.

Ait with their wahala sha, are they paid to disturb baba again

Wrong move in MHO, not allowing them to cover the news is already a bad news. Is he the head of the commission that is in charge of the broadcasting ethics and standards?
He better let the sleeping dogs be!

Dokpesi used to earn my respect years back.But now he doesn't have even the smallest of respects from me again.He really took the campaign personal.he went just too far with it.People shouldn't see Buhari's action against AIT as an attack on media sector cos I'm sure Buhari won't do that to other stations.Dokpesi just need to be dealt with to regain his sences.This will teach him never to air hate campaign against anybody again in future.

I stopped watching AIT during electioneering campaign immediately they abandoned the ethics of journalism. Freedom of information doesn't not allow anybody or media houses to malign the image of anybody either influential or not. There is always a limitation to every laws.

Its bar not ban. Its just a decision to freeze out ait frm covering his activities which he has a right to, he hasnt stopped them frm airing what they feel abt him. Its a way of punishing mediocrity, stupidity, impunity, no regard for rule of law people, nta case is understandable as it was in gej willpower, but ait just like channels or stv had the chance to play journalism with ethics and protect all sides and not give another excess priviledge but it did, the common man was bruised and raped its firm with the fg at their mercy. This is a signal to those who would rape our rule of law again! Mods laslastica pls fp so dummies can knw why

lordkrato:


Hmm.. Thought you where silly but this takes the cake.. And who are the idiots liking this bland comment?? !!

Kindly tell us, you dumb sucker who is the shining light of our media and broadcasting?

Firstly they say APC supporters can't do without abusing, well this has been proven wrong my this old boy here.

Secondly, when AIT was airing negative things about the man, u were all praising them to high heavens. Now the man said he bars them from his activities, u're all crying fowl. Tell me he has no good reason for what he did. Its just like embracing someone that obviously wanted to kill you. AIT should borrow sense from Tony Momoh

now what is this man doing


lhe may be the worst thing that........

This man has not even been sworn in!

Na one chance be this one o.

amakaobiemeka:
Its bar not ban. Its just a decision to freeze out ait frm covering his activities which he has a right to, he hasnt stopped them frm airing what they feel abt him. Its a way of punishing mediocrity, stupidity, impunity, no regard for rule of law people, nta case is understandable as it was in gej willpower, but ait just like channels or stv had the chance to play journalism with ethics and protect all sides and not give another excess priviledge but it did, the common man was bruised and raped its firm with the fg at their mercy. This is a signal to those who would rape our rule of law again! Mods laslastica pls fp so dummies can knw why

AIT should be our last concern, it is not them that are to run the affairs of this country.
It is Buhari's seemingly unchanged hate for free press that is worrying.
GEJ never barred Sahara, by Buhari taking this move he is already taking things for granted and the people should show their displeasure.

Ban the unprofessional bastards for the next eight years! Mofos! Dokpesi is a big disgrace and will eat sand for the next four years!

Went against d ethics of broadcasting for a plate of porridge! Ait lost my respect! They should go take a cue form channels, who is gaining wide spread international relevance!

While AIT should fees fat on their 7 billion campaign funds

I pity anyone that supports this ban, cos Buhari is now fighting FOI law that allowed APC to excel . Banning of APC will be the beginning of the dark days for the media under Buhari's govt.


TVC and Sahara reporters were never banned even when they were broadcasting lies against Jonathan govt.

Igwe9:
Wrong move in MHO, not allowing them to cover the news is already a bad news. Is he the head of the commission that is in charge of the broadcasting ethics and standards?
He better let the sleeping dogs be!

Naah. The dog isn't sleeping, therefore can't lie.

Let AIT go clear its name with NBC since they were indicted for breaching broadcast rules and ethics as stipulated in their code of conduct. After then we can start talking.

They have to be disciplined so someone else, perhaps you, wouldn't become another victim of their shenanigans tomorrow.

I wish the station goes under for good. Only problem is the job losses that would accompany that.

not4sure:
Security officials attached to Muhammadu Buhari have barred African Independent Television (AIT) from covering the functions of the president-elect till further notice.

Buhari Clamps Down On AIT

The security team according to Punch cited security reports and ethical issues as reasons for their action.

READ ALSO: Buhari Says Boko Haram Has Nothing To Do With Religion

The directive which took effect on Monday, April 27, was enforced when members of AIT crew, who were at the Defence House to cover of a meeting between Buhari and a visiting Cuban delegation, were asked to leave.

Confirming this to Punch, the crew said: Yes, we were told but we cannot just leave; we have a job to do. In any case, we have not been officially informed about what we have done wrong.

On why AIT was restricted from covering functions of the president-elect, Mallam Garba Sheh, the director of press of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation, noted that security concerns informed the decision.

He said: “AIT has been asked to stay aside based on security and family concerns. In addition, General Buhari has decided that they will have to resolve some issues relating to issues of standard and ethics.

“We will be talking with them to try and resolve the matter but for now, the station has been asked to stay aside because, like I said, there are some family and security concerns.

“They have been asked to step down their coverage until we resolve the matter with them on ethics and standards.”

In weeks building up the presidential election, AIT was criticized for airing a documentary, “The Real Buhari” which x-rayed the retired general’s past military regime as one that become the first to sentence a woman to death by firing squad.

The documentary was described by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a“fabricated and hate broadcast” against its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari.

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) also indicted the African Independent Television (AIT) and the National Television Authority (NTA) for the airing several documentaries which maligned the image of Muhammadu Buhari.

http://www.naij.com/428854-buhari-bars-ait-till-further-notice.html

Cc lalasticlala

The first steps towards the gagging of the media.

azzutee:
I stopped watching AIT during electioneering campaign immediately they abandoned the ethics of journalism. Freedom of information doesn't not allow anybody or media houses to malign the image of anybody either influential or not. There is always a limitation to every laws.

Sounds interesting but does not concern me. When sahara reporter was writing all manner of lies and insults on a sitting president they were not barred. Lets keep waiting for the imposition of Decree 4 in a military democracy.

Na GEJ fault.
He tolerated APC lies and propaganda that they used the media to peddle.
Gave them the window to spread lies about him.

Una never see anything.
The witch hunting is only starting.

For crying out loud why should AIT even think of covering " the real buhari"?
Is dokpesi and AIT memory that short?
For all the nonsense they spewed on the order of PDP have they issued a public apologia to buhari in particular and the nation at large?

You mocked a man that his beloved wife died of whatever disease as if it his fault and you want your set to roll now to cover his activities and at the slightest reality check you want to whip up public sentiment to say you are being victimized.

AIT don't only need to resolve issues of ethics and standards, they must justify exactly why they should be beaming trash to Nigeria's airways and not otueke and sambisa airways combined.

lordkrato:


Hmm.. Thought you where silly but this takes the cake.. And who are the idiots liking this bland comment?? !!

Kindly tell us, you dumb sucker who is the shining light of our media and broadcasting?

Why cant you people do without unnecessary insult, must everyone agree with you. Very childish.

fr3do:


AIT should be our last concern, it is not them that are to run the affairs of this country.
It is Buhari's seemingly unchanged hate for free press that is worrying.
GEJ never barred Sahara, by Buhari taking this move he is already taking things for granted and the people should show their displeasure.

How can GEJ bar sahara reporters, an online news agency based in NY. What about the clampdown on some newspapers by this same GEJ?

People abusing GMB re hypocrite, it s d same AIT dat said baba was d first person dat kill woman by firing squad in d world.

They said Gmb is a sinile dictator, he did nt even ban dem bt rather bar dem from covering d person dey hated so much. He is only doin justice to them imo

AIT's license ws nt withdrawn..dt wt dey need to do business...as for accreditation/media access, most times pedigree is wt does it.

But if to say na me ERM... Na to pursue d eediot TV station commot

Dominiquez:
I pity anyone that supports this ban, cos Buhari is now fighting FOI law that allowed APC to excel . Banning of APC will be the beginning of the dark days for the media under Buhari's govt.


TVC and Sahara reporters were never banned even when they were broadcasting lies against Jonathan govt.

Where u dey watch sahara TV from
Dundee united

cococandy:
Na GEJ fault.
He tolerated APC lies and propaganda that they used the media to peddle.
Gave them the window to spread lies about him.
Una never see anything.
The witch hunting is only starting.

Abeg notyn like witch hunting here.. So wetyn AIT do, na life hunting.

chadnezzar0worl:
Ban the unprofessional bastards for the next eight years! Mofos! Dokpesi is a big disgrace and will eat sand for the next four years!
Went against d ethics of broadcasting for a plate of porridge! Ait lost my respect! They should go take a cue form channels, who is gaining wide spread international relevance!
While AIT should fees fat on their 7 billion campaign funds

.

Last bullet.

AIT GO & COVER GOODLUCK FOR OTOUKE.
GMB DON'T NEED U PEOPLE

Dominiquez:
I pity anyone that supports this ban, cos Buhari is now fighting FOI law that allowed APC to excel . Banning of APC will be the beginning of the dark days for the media under Buhari's govt.


TVC and Sahara reporters were never banned even when they were broadcasting lies against Jonathan govt.

Where do you watch sahara reporters? So Jonathan can bar an online news agency located in far away US.

It is obvious that AIT has truly lost touch with standard and ethics in their profession, the action against them is welcome.

Dominiquez:
I pity anyone that supports this ban, cos Buhari is now fighting FOI law that allowed APC to excel . Banning of APC will be the beginning of the dark days for the media under Buhari's govt.


TVC and Sahara reporters were never banned even when they were broadcasting lies against Jonathan govt.

Y do u pity them? U shudnt dia s freedom of speech, one man's fud is anoda man's poison, nt supporting ur views or perspective depends on individual perspective. . . Preaching of such defamatory and hatred campaign against individual is against broadcastn codes of conduct. . If u av evidence abt corrupt ativities of A.p.c leaders, y nt go to court? Lyk dere so kald candidate is a saint. .

Ok

Nigerian going silly.wat with those post up dia?is gmb trying to tell ait wat to broadcast?and i cant beleive some ppl are suporting diz dictatorial act.WEN RUEBEN ABATI WAS WRITING HATEFUL THINGS AGAINST GEJ WAT DID GEJ DO?did ban the guy?nop.he RATHER INVITE DAT GUY TO WORK WITH HIM BECAUSE A CLEAR CONCIENCE FEARS NO ACCUSATION.thats how sane ppl dose

Ait the people you are trying to convince don't even have light or tv to watch the crap you are showing. So it was a complete disaster.

AIT deserves every ill treatment meted at them by GMB, this will serve as a good lesson to other media practitionals who always ignore the ethics of the profession and continue to spread unconfirmed messages to the innocent audience simply because of their partisanship.

Dopesi is a fool for thinking he can eat his cake and have it, ait is going down, 7 billions of shekels that he collected to sell hate to Nigerians will not be enough to save his sorry ass.
For sure I'm expecting BAT to slap ait with libel running into billions of naira, I dey laugh o.