The management of DAAR
Communications PLC has reacted to
publications in some newspapers and
in the social media to the effect that
AIT is barred from the coverage of the
activities of the President-elect,
General Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement, the management
expressed its displeasure by quoting
section 22 of the constitution, which
says the press, radio, television and
other agencies of the mass media shall
at all times be free to uphold the
responsibility and accountability of the
Government to the people.
DAAR management therefore
considers it a worrisome development
if security and family concern are used
as a justification for censoring AIT or
any other media organization from
covering and reporting the activities
of the President-elect, his incoming
administration or any other public
officer.
It therefore states categorically that
the allegation of security issues
against DAAR Communications is not
an issue that the appropriate security
agencies should view lightly. The
management wants this incident
appropriately investigated adding that
it has never been involved in any
security activities that will compromise
State institutions whatsoever.
The management looks forward to a
progressive and healthy relationship
with the incoming administration and
hope that the rights and freedom of
the media shall not be impeded in the
discharge of our collective duties and
responsibilities.
The statement barring AIT was
credited to Mallam Shehu Garba, the
Director of media, Buhari campaign
organization.

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