Jesusloveyou:
u are stil a kid,u don't know anything,what is insightful about this thread?

barcanista:
What do you mean by "AIT attack"? If Buhari is convinced that AIT aired defaming story on him, the appropriate thing to do is to seek redress in Court or Petition the regulatory agencies. Buhari will not be allowed to "tame" the Press. This is not within his power and it is unacceptable in any democracy.

zomby:
Nigerians have used democracy crab to steal and to step on others for many years.

AIT and others were paid big money to promote untrue stories during the presidential campaign.
So, why should anyone respect AIT?

If you can not do your job correctly we will find others that can get it done accordingly.
It certain that Nigeria will never be in order if democracy is not stepped on from time to time.
Therefore, I fully support president Buhari... He is allowed do whatever needs to be done to get this indisciplined group of people back in order and revise our backward/ defective system as soon as possible.

I can assure you that president Buhari will not be intimidated by anyone. He is simply focused get is job done and nothing else.

san316:

You didn't vote Buhari. You wanted continuity. So here u have it. A continuation of the repressive regime.

anonimi:


Indeed time will tell, bro.



www.nairaland.com/attachments/2026526_image_jpeg9f360c5ab7736510df54c882e9dbf188

Anomumu you're still with your "Hope for Nigeria" pictures??
Pfft..You're such a shameless man.

belabela:


You didn't vote for him now. why use the word we?

Let the enlightened progressive who voted for him talk.

To help you he barred them from his events - legal

he did not ban them from operatiing

AIT can continute saying trash. Progressives don port go Channels. AIT go soon commot fo market

WendellSimilin:
Anomumu you're still with your "Hope for Nigeria" pictures??
Pfft..You're such a shameless man.

HzRF:

Ur mumu is in HD
Ait said he divorced his wife becuz she collected money frm IBB to treat his daughter who latter on die

Wow pls keep gearing him up
Keep sai-ing him as he continue to wipe all anti APC media outlet it is needed u knew

Alphaoscar:





They are not denying anything but they are only setting the record straight by correcting those making false claim on their behalf like those saying he promised to make #1 =$1, eradicate boko haram in 2weeks etc.

barcanista:
What do you mean by "I should go to court"? Is it not a shame that a so-called democratic and progressive President-elect is infringing on the right of the press? Is it not more shameful that you people that has been shouting Change are supporting this rape to the constitution? If Mr Buhari that is yet to assume power will act this way, what happens when he is sworn-in? Buhari will not find it easy if he thinks we are in 1984 era.

shammah1:
I plied for positive change in all Nigerians and not APC.

Ttalk:
It is very shameful for someone who typed this few months ago on social media only to come and contradict all what he said. What do you really stand for? You cant continue to speak from both sides of your mouth and expect people to take you seriously

belabela:


[s]Are you just naive or deluded? To bar does not mean to ban. You and the OP are swimming in thesame lagoon of confusion. Your hatred had darkened your reasoning.[/s]

papaejima1:
I think this is a test-run by Buhari to see and know what will happen and what people will do when he cracks down on press freedom.

So we are giving him notice that he cannot muzzle anyone anymore in this country whether press or individual.

He has to bear it, he has to live with it. We can call him any name that suits us, we can say whatever we wish and we can accuse him and his officials with even the most outlandish charges. He MUST live with it.
Lai mohammed knows what am talking about.

barcanista:
My heart was filled with grief after reading the Vanguard Report titled "Hate campaign: Buhari fights back, bars AIT from covering his activities - http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/hate-campaign-buhari-fights-back-bars-ait-from-covering-his-activities/.

The question that stroke through my mind was "Can this be be justified in any sane democracy?".

It appears like Muhammadu Buhari is yet to come to terms with the present day democratic dispensation that he is bound to lead for the next for years or he is just acting naive. Perhaps the Daura-born General wants to bring back Decree 4 through the back door or he is out to fight any media organisation that he considers to be his adversary. Whatever be the case, Nigerians will not allow anyone to tamper with the freedom of media as provided by the 1999 Constitution.

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari need to be reminded that Sections 22 and 39 (1)(2) (quoted below) specifically made provision for Press Freedom.

Press Freedom In Nigeria's Constitution
Section 22 of the Nigerian 1999 constitution states that: “the press, radio, television and other agencies of mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the government to the people.”

Section 39(1) States that "Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference.
Section 39(2) further went on to say "Without prejudice to the generality of subsection(1) of this section, every person shall be entitled to own, establish and operate any medium for the dissemination of information, ideas and opinion."


Buhari Should Remember His Words on Press Freedom
At his interactive session with members of Newspapers Proprietors of Nigeria (NPAN) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) on March 17, 2015, he pledged to uphold Press Freedom and to be a friend of the Press. In his own words...

“Concerning the Decree 4 of 1984, I have to assure you that the time for that is over. That was part of military administration and dictatorship, but I have also promised you that I am now a converted, and converted democrat. Therefore, I want to assure you that I am going to be a friend of the media and this time, I will work well with you as friends and partners in the development of the nation, and that is my promise to you.”

“I want to give you my full assurances that in this democratic dispensation, I will ensure that the Nigerian Constitution is upheld. This includes respect for the media, respect for the right to free expression and freedom of speech. I have said elsewhere that I cannot change the past. But I can change the present and the future. Dictatorship goes with military rule as do edicts such as Decree 4"

"...I will continue to promote the consolidation of democracy in our great country, Nigeria, by guaranteeing that the media’s freedom is not compromised in any way. I give you my full assurances that the Nigerian media will be free under our APC government.”.
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=109636


The Unfortunate AIT Restriction
It is a unfortunate that President-elect Muhammadu Buhari that claimed to be a "reformed democrat" throughout the electioneering period will take the ignoble decision of preventing AIT from covering his activities even before taking oath of office. It is also unfortunate that the man that pledged to be a friend of the media will issue restricting order on a law abiding corporate citizen and a legally recognise media house. Buhari is expected to treat all members of the Media in the most appropriate manner. He should remember that the rights of the media as enshrined in the Constitution is not subject to change via Presidential desire. If he hasn't been told, he should be aware that his restriction on AIT is undemocratic and can never be tolerated in any sane democracy. If the President-elect has anything against AIT, he should seek redress in court. He may not like AIT as a media outfit but he should allow them conduct their duties unfettered as long as they operate within the ambit of the law.

Finally, let me remind President-elect Muhammadu Buhari that Nigerians are looking up to him to fulfil his numerous electoral promises. We will not tolerate any form of impunity or "executive rascality" whether from him(as President) or from any officer of his incoming government.



God Bless Nigeria
Source: http://solomontonye..com/2015/04/buharis-restriction-on-ait-undemocratic.html

klax:



I guess you are very sick.

barcanista:
What do you mean by "AIT attack"? If Buhari is convinced that AIT aired defaming story on him, the appropriate thing to do is to seek redress in Court or Petition the regulatory agencies. Buhari will not be allowed to "tame" the Press. This is not within his power and it is unacceptable in any democracy.

kevinberry:
Am shamed of you barcanista totaly ashamed..you are way more smarter than this...playing opposition does not mean you should let go of common sense...

As far as privacy is concerned to me he has the right to barred them...when he is sworn in,then we can now begin to judge....

For now he is just an ordinary citizen like me and you...you are way more smarter than this..please grow up...

belabela:




By voting the Otueke man?

Well all Nigerians are changing for the better join the train. We know the difference between bar and ban

We read and understand before creating threads

wisdomguy4u:


Your stupidity cannot just be overlook. If buhari is just an ordinary citizen like u , then why is he living in the defence house in Abuja? Your little mind didn't make u understand that president Elect is no longer an ordinary citizen like u as u claim.

shammah1:
I didn't vote for neither Goodluck or Buhari. Simply because I don't believe both of them