NBC sanctions 25 stations gives final warning to 16 others
Written by Olarotimi Oshin on March 15, 2023
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.
The Director General of NBC, Mister Balarabe Ilelah gave the warning today during a press conference in Abuja ahead of the March 18 governorship and state assembly elections
The conference had representatives of some media organizations in attendance.
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.
