A Former Presidential aspirant at the just concluded 2019 general elections, Adamu Garba has said the suspension of AIT, Raypower by the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is in order.

The NBC on the 6th of June, suspend the licence of broadcasting stations under the control of DAAR Communications Plc, owned by Chief Raymond Dokpesi.

The offences listed by the NBC included the airing of a Presidential election documentary by the AIT, a matter pending before a tribunal, the inability of the company to pay its fees, the use of “divisive and inciting contents from the social media” among others.

Adamu said this in a series of tweets on his verified and official twitter account, stating that any media organisation that incite divisions, spread falsehood, encourages hatred and conduct hate speeches capable of instigating instability, disorder or violence should be sanctioned appropriately.

He said, There comes a time in a life of a nation when it has to choose between stability and justice. At the stage we are now in Nigeria. I think we need to focus on stability in the polity. In leu of that, I think the action taken on AIT & Ray Power by NBC is in order.Here’s why.”

“Free speech is an essential component of democracy but the speech have to be responsible and the media have a duty to ensure information flow is devoid of instigating instability amongst the citizens. Responsible journalisms should be the coverstone of Nigerian media.”

Read more: https://thebelltimesng.com/2019/06/07/nbc-action-against-ait-raypower-in-order-presidential-aspirant/

Fulanization agenda.....

As them no give am chance to talk on their stations during his campaign. See those black spots on his forehead, him don nack head for ground for mohammed tired

Nigeria for you. Lawless country! Very dismal. CNN has been stepping on Trump's toes since his inauguration.. How far? Independence of the press cannot be over-emphasized. When the press loses it's freedom, then rights of the citizens will suffer heavy infringement.

This plot shall fail!!!! Already Channels appears compromised

Dokpesi act foolishly, he should have seperate AIT from his political ambition. I stopped watch AIT since the day Gbenga Aruleba stopped anchoring focus Nigeria.

Well said.


I think the only thing that has not been done by the FGN is destroying their transmission infrastructures.


This same media tool was what ignited the Rwanda genocide.

Sensible man, and not some sentimental people

AIT remained suspended. The NBC should go beyond sanctioning the corporate organisation and prosecute the people and members of staff of DAAR who actively planned and executed the actions resulting into the flouting of this rule. Someone wrote the script, converted it into audio and video, approved the airing and still grandstanding after the act of professional misconduct.
While DAAR is not a tangible entity that can be physically jailed,the culprits are not ghosts that cannot be apprehended and if DAAR management can't sanction them NBC and their professional group should.

Nigerians are not used to living in civilized societies.

CNN headquarters is in Atlanta USA and they keep insulting Trump

Has trump ever sanctioned them ? NO

Its called freedom of speech.

Baba dey find appointment......

E just dey start

Ok

Seeeeeeee:
Fulanization agenda.....

I am sure you have a brain, please make use of it, what is fulanization when NBC is doing their job, if they no work now it is hypocrite like you that will still condemn them.
don't let your hatred for buhari or muslims becloud Ur thinking.

Waiting for the children of hate to come and start raining abusive languages

We should accept that it’s not a crime for a News Network to be partisans in their reporting.. Check FOX or MSNBC in the US

Bizlifelines201:
AIT remained suspended. The NBC should go beyond sanctioning the corporate organisation and prosecute the people and members of staff of DAAR who actively planned and executed the actions resulting into the flouting of this rule. Someone wrote the script, converted it into audio and video, approved the airing and still grandstanding after the act of professional misconduct.
While DAAR is not a tangible entity that can be physically jailed,the culprits are not ghosts that cannot be apprehended and if DAAR management can't sanction them NBC and their professional group should.

you have head. thumbs up

His forehead has said it all

#fanatic

Theres freedom of press bt also social responsibility especially as the radio station with ethical standards u can speak contrary views in a sane and civil manner without being extremely partisan or crude.

AllenSpencer:
Well said.


I think the only thing that has not been done by the FGN is destroying their transmission infrastructures.


This same media tool was what ignited the Rwanda genocide.

I like ur last comment. Am sure u should b able 2 shed light on d following:

El-rufai promising body bags 4 foreigners

D FG obtaining license 4 setting up Fulani radio

Buhari calling abuja residents evil cos they didn't vote 4 him

If I have opportunity to become NBC chairman, I will jail the owner and the anchor of that documentary

Bizlifelines201:
AIT remained suspended. The NBC should go beyond sanctioning the corporate organisation and prosecute the people and members of staff of DAAR who actively planned and executed the actions resulting into the flouting of this rule. Someone wrote the script, converted it into audio and video, approved the airing and still grandstanding after the act of professional misconduct.
While DAAR is not a tangible entity that can be physically jailed,the culprits are not ghosts that cannot be apprehended and if DAAR management can't sanction them NBC and their professional group should.

Am sure u should b able 2 shed light on d following:

El-rufai promising body bags 4 foreigners

D FG obtaining license 4 setting up Fulani radio

Buhari calling abuja residents evil cos they didn't vote 4 him

Hausas giving igbos ultimatum 2 leave d north

Who was punished 4 all these?

jaxxy:
Theres freedom of press bt also social responsibility especially as the radio station with ethical standards u can speak contrary views in a sane and civil manner without being extremely partisan or crude.

What about these examples?


El-rufai promising body bags 4 foreigners

D FG obtaining license 4 setting up Fulani radio

Buhari calling abuja residents evil cos they didn't vote 4 him

Hausas giving igbos ultimatum 2 leave d north

OLAJADON:

I am sure you have a brain, please make use of it, what is fulanization when NBC is doing their job, if they no work now it is hypocrite like you that will still condemn them.
don't let your hatred for buhari or muslims becloud Ur thinking.

Bros are u aware that d only news on CNN is trump? And its negative news about d whole day? I didn't hear that they shut CNN down

Only the Igbos the children of hate are spewing rubbish here.
By Monday the issue will die while AIT remains suspended.
The yeboos are the problem of this country. Hate will send all ipobians to early grave.
Ndi Ara

Mhm!

wickyyolo:
Nigerians are not used to living in civilized societies.

CNN headquarters is in Atlanta USA and they keep insulting Trump

Has trump ever sanctioned them ? NO

Its called freedom of speech.

Tell them oh