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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by datribune: 12:53pm On Apr 28, 2015

barcanista:
[s]Injury to one is injury to all. If he can do that to AIT then it means he can do same to STV, Channels TV, Galaxy etc. We have to remind him of the present democratic reality so that he won't bite more than he is expected to chew[/s].

Barcanista one of d gullible TANoids who thought nigerians will keep d kleptimaniac in power has bcom a loose canon & Nairaland's Orubebe throwing tantrums on d forum since march 28th. d bile u posted is not how to play opposition politics. Stop behaving like a political agbero & learn frm us who were derisively referred to as "Children of Anger" but ar today d ones smiling.
I guess d discredited media outfit AIT which is nothing but PDP's propaganda arm should be giving unfettered access to his bedroom. Mtcheeew!!

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by major466(m): 12:54pm On Apr 28, 2015

papaejima1:
I think this is a test-run by Buhari to see and know what will happen and what people will do when he cracks down on press freedom.

So we are giving him notice that he cannot muzzle anyone anymore in this country whether press or individual.

He has to bear it, he has to live with it. We can call him any name that suits us, we can say whatever we wish and we can accuse him and his officials with even the most outlandish charges. He MUST live with it.
Lai mohammed knows what am talking about.

Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by nagoma(m): 12:54pm On Apr 28, 2015

Forwetinnah:
Which attack? Tell me one atrocity in that documentary that isn't true??

By this time next year there will be no AIT. Except perhaps in Otuoke.

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Beedude(m): 12:54pm On Apr 28, 2015

barcanista:
What do you mean by "AIT attack"? If Buhari is convinced that AIT aired defaming story on him, the appropriate thing to do is to seek redress in Court or Petition the regulatory agencies. Buhari will not be allowed to "tame" the Press. This is not within his power and it is unacceptable in any democracy.

Still wondering why the fuss. Arm’s length, don’t attend my functions, all semantics, and he’s entitled to that as a human being – heck, we chose our friends! He did not proscribe AIT, close the building, and hasn’t ordered any masked men to go pick up erring staff, either. Again, we decide whom we wish to relate with, and this has nothing to do with FOI!

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by mathelo(m): 12:54pm On Apr 28, 2015

I am a strong supporter of GMB, but I must let him know dat dis is nt d governance we expect from him. He should bace up and deliver, else......

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by myselfonly: 12:54pm On Apr 28, 2015

Someone on Facebook has this to say on this issue:

"Staff of Africa Independent Television, AIT, have
been barred from covering all activities of the
President-elect, Gen. Buhari until issues bordering on
ethics and standards against them have been
addressed."

Just read the above news headline. This is essentially
what I wanted to read first hand about this
development before commenting on it. Personally, I'm
ok with it. It is usually ignoring the vices our co-
journey mates commit as a nation that encourage
further practice of such unethical behaviors, most
especially where financial gains are involved.
We are all witnesses that AIT went against many
professional journalistic standards and ethics during
the campaign of the recently concluded 2015
Presidential Elections, particularly against the
personality and character of the Presidential-Elect
and even some members of his family in some
instances, all in the baseless assumptions that Buhari
will never emerge victorious.

Now, that he has won the race as God Wills, against
all of AIT's full blown struggle to frustrate his
ambition as a citizen of this country, if he finds it
necessary to correct the anomaly practiced by such a
corporate outfit, I believe to discourage similar re-
occurrence by AIT and other outfits, not just media in
future, such a barring should be accommodated,
pending other legally binding retributions that might
follow.
It is usually allowing persons or organizations to "get
away with murder" as the saying goes, that is
encouraging the impunity we are witnessing amongst
many who find themselves in the corridors of power.
If we are indeed serious about the CHANGE we have
been shouting for in this country, then we must of
essence be ready and willing to do what is necessary
to salvage our disgraced image in the eyes of the
world.
Many of us might not like it due to reasons based on
sentiments bothering on region, religion, ethnicity
etc, but if we are to truly find a bearing from the lost
course we are pursuing as a nation, we must make
persons be accountable for their actions. The
consequences of each action must be fully weighed by
any before fully indulging in it.
Let this journey of a New Nigeria begin. The world so
far ahead, turns its head with hope and
encouragement for us to catch up and occupy our
position in the committee of nations. We must not
disappoint ourselves or the rest of the world.

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Nobody: 12:54pm On Apr 28, 2015

Forwetinnah:
Which attack? Tell me one atrocity in that documentary that isn't true??

Go check it out urself, if u think nothing is wrong wit d documentary, then so be it..

Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by baralatie(m): 12:55pm On Apr 28, 2015

Alphaoscar:
You are preempting the incoming administration for no just course. Why don't you wait atleast till may 30 and use his actions to criticise him? What you are doing now is like you have never to see anything good in the coming administration even if they are doing fine. Its as if you are very bittered and pained with the outcome of the election which is uncalled for because there will always be a winner and a loser in every contest like this.

do you know that this incoming govt has bluntly denied every campaign promise and has been throwing propaganda even before it swear in date!
this govt needs close marking .if not you are on your own!

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Billygee2u: 12:55pm On Apr 28, 2015

my question is,the event is it buhari event or Nigeria event?

Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by fineguy11(m): 12:55pm On Apr 28, 2015

barcanista:
Injury to one is injury to all. If he can do that to AIT then it means he can do same to STV, Channels TV, Galaxy etc. We have to remind him of the present democratic reality so that he won't bite more than he is expected to chew.

u're pathetic...Grown ass man like u ranting like my 3 yr old cousin...have u even heard any official statement from APC huh

?u claim to stand by the truth,,,what do u have to say abt the PWC audit report??as usual u ignored the thread and just like the online coward u are,, u docked behind the hypocrisy of your lame conviction....

Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by nagoma(m): 12:55pm On Apr 28, 2015

Beedude:
Still wondering why the fuss. Arm’s length, don’t attend my functions, all semantics, and he’s entitled to that as a human being – heck, we chose our friends! He did not proscribe AIT, close the building, and hasn’t ordered any masked men to go pick up erring staff, either. Again, we decide whom we wish to relate with, and this has nothing to do with FOI!

This is also human right.

Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by psalmsjob: 12:56pm On Apr 28, 2015

curiouses:
For fellow Buharist

Cc: PassingShot

I Second, totally!

Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Sajio(m): 12:56pm On Apr 28, 2015

barcanista:
What do you mean by "I should go to court"? Is it not a shame that a so-called democratic and progressive President-elect is infringing on the right of the press? Is it not more shameful that you people that has been shouting ~~Change~~ are supporting this rape to the constitution? If Mr Buhari that is yet to assume power will act this way, what happens when he is sworn-in? Buhari will not find it easy if he thinks we are in 1984 era.

.... Please save ur breath and don't waist ur tym with the kids we have here on Nairaland.. Buhari's Action is simply undemocratic.. if he feels AIT aired, he better take them to court. like that of Tinuba, he went to court. it's tym this man realise this Era is not 1984.... he should trend carefully else he will single handedly destroy this country... like the sayin,Nigeria is sitting on a Gun powder!!

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Senjuchiha: 12:56pm On Apr 28, 2015

N1 = $1
N40 > 1 litre of fuel
2 square meal for every school children everyday
Safety return of Chibok girls
Elimination of Boko haram as a group
No more Sports in Nigeria
...and many more
Meanwhile, don't believe we will do everything stated in our manifesto kwos they're words of men, not the bible or kwuruan
Lastly, AIT must not rebroadcast this!
Signed: Mallam OneChance.

Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Forwetinnah: 12:56pm On Apr 28, 2015

EUROBOMBER:
I hope Buhari understands that we have democracy now and freedom of speech. We all know all what Jonathan went through at the hands of the press and social media, Buhari should get ready for his own barrage of criticisms.

That na plenty turenchi you dey speak to mallam wey no even get WASC..someone should translate this in fulfude

Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by ogene007: 12:57pm On Apr 28, 2015

olatunji21:
Ait attack on Gen. Buhari, very democratic, Presidential and 100% acceptable..Fools

If you and your Daura magician are aggrieved, then go to court, rather than come here to advertise your ignorance and those of the people giving you 'likes' over your silly post.

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Forwetinnah: 12:58pm On Apr 28, 2015

nagoma:
By this time next year there will be no AIT. Except perhaps in Otuoke.

Plenty talk...lets see your ancestor general try

Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by igbsam(m): 12:58pm On Apr 28, 2015

barcanista, your stupidity has gone beyond the clouds. If I was the one, I wud ban AIT and not barr them from my private events. Get that into that kenke filled skull of yours. Your hate for GMB will drive you mad one day cos already the symptoms are starting to show.

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Nobody: 12:59pm On Apr 28, 2015

ogene007:
If you and your Daura magician are aggrieved, then go to court, rather than come here to advertise your ignorance and those of the people giving you 'likes' over your silly post.

The "ogene's" i know are certainly not Silly but you seems to be an exception.

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Forwetinnah: 1:00pm On Apr 28, 2015

ogene007:
If you and your Daura magician are aggrieved, then go to court, rather than come here to advertise your ignorance and those of the people giving you 'likes' over your silly post.

The likes are courtesy APC situation room lay abouts

Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Alphaoscar: 1:01pm On Apr 28, 2015

baralatie:
do you know that this incoming govt has bluntly denied every campaign promise and has been throwing propaganda even before it swear in date!
this govt needs close marking .if not you are on your own!

They are not denying anything but they are only setting the record straight by correcting those making false claim on their behalf like those saying he promised to make #1 =$1, eradicate boko haram in 2weeks etc.

Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by anonimi: 1:01pm On Apr 28, 2015

TheFreeOne:
Can a leopard change its spots Time will tell.

Indeed time will tell, bro.

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by geeudy(f): 1:02pm On Apr 28, 2015

olatunji21:
This is a family affair, aw wil u feel if u are accused of killing ur own mother(God forbid)..I believe your guess is as good as mine...The man will have to live with the trauma all his life.. (Accused of Killing his wife and watching his own daughter die)Thats way too much

if buhari felt they aired a false information, he would have kicked against it. I don't know why you Apc followers are so dumb to the extent of allowing sentiments to becloud your sense of reasoning. God forbid!!!!

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by naija2dabone(m): 1:02pm On Apr 28, 2015

"Let me re-affirm that under the Jonathan presidency, your views, no matter how freely express, will not send you into prison or into exile". ‪#‎GEJMYHERO‬

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by major466(m): 1:03pm On Apr 28, 2015

hopilo:
GEJ should have banned Sahara report, Nation, Punch, Vangaurd and others. In democracy there is press freedom and freedom of expression, for those supporting this action today I pray when GMB start to clamp down on Nigerians in social network we should not complain.

Most of them are hypocrites. They cried blue murder when Nigerian military seized Leadership Newpappers critical of its operations against boko haram but are here supporting gross act of impunity against a media house.

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by anonimi: 1:03pm On Apr 28, 2015

naija2dabone:
"Let me re-affirm that under the Jonathan presidency, your views, no matter how freely express, will not send you into prison or into exile". ‪#‎GEJMYHERO‬

Under GEJ you have freedom of expression before and even after as it should be in a democracy, which we fought for against the khaki boys, not like in a banana republic of DICTATOR Idi Amin Dada.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2184457_idiamin_jpeg_jpeg9180183dde6fce8e4edb759eb9db779b

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Nobody: 1:03pm On Apr 28, 2015

papaejima1:
I think this is a test-run by Buhari to see and know what will happen and what people will do when he cracks down on press freedom.

So we are giving him notice that he cannot muzzle anyone anymore in this country whether press or individual.

He has to bear it, he has to live with it. We can call him any name that suits us, we can say whatever we wish and we can accuse him and his officials with even the most outlandish charges. He MUST live with it.
Lai mohammed knows what am talking about.

now this is what i mean when i tell my freinds here that freedom of information would be stifled by buhari when he assumes the presidential sit come may 29th...

The freedom we enjoy now as free moral agents would be a thing of the past...he is not yet sweared in he is already acting vindictive and all dictatorial...

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Nobody: 1:04pm On Apr 28, 2015

hopilo:
GEJ should have banned Sahara report, Nation, Punch, Vangaurd and others. In democracy there is press freedom and freedom of expression, for those supporting this action today I pray when GMB start to clamp down on Nigerians in social network we should not complain.

people dont get it...buhari can hardly be democratic...

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by ogene007: 1:04pm On Apr 28, 2015

datribune:
Barcanista one of d gullible TANoids who thought nigerians will keep d kleptimaniac in power has bcom a loose canon & Nairaland's Orubebe throwing tantrums on d forum since march 28th. d bile u posted is not how to play opposition politics. Stop behaving like a political agbero & learn frm us who were derisively referred to as "Children of Anger" but ar today d ones smiling.
I guess d discredited media outfit AIT which is nothing but PDP's propaganda arm should be giving unfettered access to his bedroom. Mtcheeew!!

Your post just goes to show that you lack any form of democratic ideals and you are just a neo-Almajiri. You do not belong to people who are genuinely seeking for change in nigeria, but just opportunists that jumped into the 'change' bandwagon. Nigeria is better off without people like you.

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by rusher14: 1:06pm On Apr 28, 2015

Sir Alex Ferguson was known to give the BBC the cold shoulder for years due to a documentary which he claimed 'dishonoured' his son.

The documentary itself did not instigate as much bile, hate and innuendos as the AIT -Buhari documentary but as a father he had to stand up if for nothing, at least for his son's honour.

Honour is something that appears to have been lost in the Nigerian society such that we tend to debate why a man should react in protection of his own home.

The SSS years ago drilled Raymond Dokpesi of AIT for his role in an independence day 2010 bombing incident. Perhaps they had cause to do so.

Safety first is a phrase we all know and should learn to imbibe alongside the respectable character of honour.

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Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by zingywingy: 1:09pm On Apr 28, 2015

Gone are the days you will have critical cases or serious allegations hovering your neck and still associate with reasonable government. Stella Oduah, Koro Ekiti Gate, Saraki, FFK and d likes of corrupt officers that has issues under investigation and still given more access to government led GEJ administration to crumble.
Please be wise, no time for dodging the law.
Once u re indicted, clear ursef before reappearing..let AIT clears their NBC ethics allegations before going to baba.
Good meek with good and bad flows with bad

barcanista:
What do you mean by "AIT attack"? If Buhari is convinced that AIT aired defaming story on him, the appropriate thing to do is to seek redress in Court or Petition the regulatory agencies. Buhari will not be allowed to "tame" the Press. This is not within his power and it is unacceptable in any democracy.

Re: Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable by Jesusloveyou: 1:11pm On Apr 28, 2015

chuna1985:
Ur. threads are also nice, solid n insightful.

u are stil a kid,u don't know anything,what is insightful about this thread?

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