NBC Fine Against Channels Is Extreme – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the reported suspension and fine of N5 million slammed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Channels Television over alleged violation of broadcasting code, as draconian.

The PDP stressed that, without prejudice to the issues raised against Channels Television, the reported hasty clamp down, without the benefit of caution, is suggestive of intolerance and high-handedness by the regulatory body.

PDP, in a statement by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan said, “our party is worried that such disposition could be counter-productive and heighten the already tensed situation in our nation at this critical time.”

The PDP therefore urged the NBC to review the punitive measure on the media house as well as scale up system-friendly measure that will ensure best practices in information dissemination in the country.