Kano Cracks Down on Live Political Shows: A Bold Move to Protect Culture and Peace

 

The Kano State government has officially banned all live political programmes on radio and television in a bold move to protect public decency and stop the spread of inflammatory speech.

The announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, during a meeting with media executives. He stressed the importance of ethical broadcasting that aligns with the state’s cultural and religious values.

According to Waiya, this decision is not aimed at silencing political opinions, but rather to prevent the broadcast of harmful or defamatory statements that could disturb the peace and moral values of the state.

“We are not out to gag the media or suppress political opposition,” the Commissioner clarified. “Our concern is to uphold responsible communication that aligns with the cultural and religious sensitivities of Kano State,” he said.

Comrade Waiya also noted that the government has already seen some improvement in how media professionals conduct themselves, saying:

“The reduction in abusive language on air is commendable and a direct result of our previous engagements with media professionals.”

As part of new measures agreed upon at the meeting, anyone appearing on a broadcast programme must now sign an undertaking promising not to make abusive or culturally insensitive remarks. Presenters were also warned not to ask provocative questions or encourage comments that could lead to defamatory responses.

“This is a collective effort to preserve the integrity of our media and ensure the dignity of the state is not compromised,” the Commissioner added.