Ayuba Sanusi
THE Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mister Balarabe Ilelah has said that 25 broadcast stations were sanctioned by the Commission in the course of monitoring the 2023 presidential election, while 16 stations have been given a final warning.
Speaking earlier today during a press conference in Abuja ahead of the 18th March governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections, the DG 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.
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.