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The Digest:

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission's (NBC) recent advisory to broadcast presenters, describing it as "yet another troubling attempt to muzzle the media and shrink the space for free expression in Nigeria." In an X post, Atiku said the timing and tone of the directive suggest a deeper agenda to control the narrative ahead of the 2027 elections. He added that ethical standards in journalism should not be "seasonal tools to be weaponised during campaigns."

Key Points:
  • Atiku accuses the government of being more interested in controlling the narrative.
  • The NBC directive comes amid heightened political activity ahead of 2027.
  • Atiku says media resistance to censorship is essential for democracy.
  • He argues ethical standards should not be weaponised during campaigns.
  • The opposition has framed the directive as pre-election censorship.
The NBC directive now faces criticism from opposition figures as a threat to press freedom.

Sources: Channels TV