NBC To Channels TV: 'You Broke Broadcasting Law'

•As Commission Fines TV Station N5m

For allegedly breaking the broadcasting law in a programme with the Labour Party, LP, Vice-Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, Channels Television has been fined a sum to the tune of N5m.

The fine was slammed on the TV station by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC.

This development is contained in a letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the television station and dated March 27.

The letter, with the caption, 'Broadcast of an Inciting Interview, A Sanction', was signed by the Director-General of the Commission, Balarabe Ilelah, and it reads in part: “The NBC monitored the broadcast of a live interview of the running mate of the Labour Party Vice-Presidential candidate, Dr Datti Baba-Ahmed, by the anchor of Politics Today, Seun Okibaloye, on Wednesday, March 22.

"Dr Baba-Ahmed said it will be unconstitutional to swear in an elected president on May 29, 2023, because of election irregularities.”

Balarabe Ilelah noted that the broadcast was volatile and capable of inciting public disorder, violating some sections of the broadcasting code.

He added: “Consequently, on the following infractions, Channels Television is hereby sanctioned and shall pay a penalty of N5,000,000 (five million naira) only in the first instance.

"Any further infraction by the television station would attract higher sanctions.

“You are advised to pay within two weeks from the day of receipt of this letter, or the penalty will be graduated.”

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