Polls: NBC shuts down 25 stations, issues “final warning” to 16 others
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has cautioned broadcast stations to adhere strictly to its broadcast code, the Electoral Act as well as other extant laws governing the coverage and reportage of the 2023 general polls.
Prior to the March 18 governorship and state assembly elections, Mr. Balarabe Ilelah, Director General of NBC, issued the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during a press conference.
The conference had representatives of some media organizations in attendance.
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Underscoring the need for broadcast stations to be professional in the discharge of their duties, Ilelah disclosed that 25 stations were sanctioned by NBC in the course of monitoring the 2023 presidential election, while 16 stations have been given a final warning.
The NBC boss revealed that one station was sanctioned for broadcasting the results of the election before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results which contravene section 5.33 of the NBC code.
He said 17 stations were sanctioned for broadcasting partisan party content after the prescribed 24-hour stoppage time by NBC, while four stations have been sanctioned for divisive comments.
Polls: NBC shuts down 25 stations, issues “final warning” to 16 others
