#BBB NEWS| Buhari Cannot Bar Us, Says AIT

The management of DAAR Communications PLC owners of African Independent Television has stated the nobody can ban the broadcast outfit from carrying out its activities. (pictured above) Raymond Dokpesi

AIT reacted to publications in newspapers and on social media that it was barred from the coverage of the activities of the president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari.

In a statement by AIT, the management “expressed its displeasure by quoting section 22 of the constitution, which says the press, radio, television and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the responsibility and accountability of the Government to the people.

“DAAR management therefore considers it a worrisome development if security and family concern are used as a justification for censoring AIT or any other media organization from covering and reporting the activities of the President-elect, his incoming administration or any other public officer,” the statement read.

#BBB NEWS| Buhari Bars AIT From Covering His Programs

Security advisers of the President-Elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on Monday barred the television crew of the African Independent Television from covering the activities of their principal until further notice.

It was gathered that the security team cited adverse security reports and ethical issues as reasons for their action.

Members of the AIT crew, who were at Defence House, venue of a meeting between the President-elect and a visiting Cuban delegation, led by its Ambassador to Nigeria, were asked to leave the vicinity until further notice.

The crew, who did not speak on record, insisted they would remain and continue to do their jobs because they had yet to be “formally informed.”