A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over its recent code of conduct advisory for the 2027 general elections. He described the directive as a troubling attempt to restrict press freedom and limit free expression in Nigeria. In a post on his verified X account on Saturday, Mr Abubakar said the advisory undermines the media's role in democracy. He argued that the broadcast industry has earned global respect for its professionalism and resilience. Each election cycle, he noted, the NBC issues heavy-handed directives that suppress dissent rather than promote ethical journalism. Mr Abubakar stated that ethical standards should be consistent, not selectively enforced during elections. He accused the commission of enabling a broader agenda to control public discourse. According to him, the timing and tone of the advisory suggest an effort to shape the electoral narrative in favour of the government. He expressed solidarity with broadcast and media platforms resisting what he termed creeping censorship.
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