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JUST IN: NBC Threatens To Sanction Channels TV Over Ortom Interview

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has threatened to sanction Channels Television over an interview granted by Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State.

In an interview he granted Channels Television on Tuesday, Ortom described President Muhammadu Buhari as the worst in terms of insecurity.

He also accused the president of nepotism, saying he has a hidden agenda.

“Mr President is pushing me to think that what they say about him, that he has a hidden agenda in this country is true. Because it is very clear that he wants to Fulanise the country, but he is not the first Fulani president.

“Shagari was a Fulani President, Yar’ Adua was a Fulani President, and they were the best in history. But President Buhari is the worst President when it comes to issues of security and keeping his promises.”

The presidency, through Malam Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, had hit back at Ortom, accusing him of inciting the country.

In a letter dated August 24, 2021, Balarabe Shehu Illela, Director-General of the NBC, asked Channels Television to explain why sanctions should not be taken against it for broadcasting a programme capable of inciting violence.

The commission, which gave Channels 24 hours to respond to its query, said the television station clearly breached the NBC code.

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