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BREAKING: Government Shuts Down AIT, Raypower FM (DETAILS)

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BREAKING: Government Shuts Down AIT, Raypower FM (DETAILS)

Siminialayi Fubara

The Rivers State Government has temporarily shut down the operations of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM in Port Harcourt.

DAAR Communications PLC, the parent company of AIT and Raypower FM, expressed surprise at the sudden shutdown, as the government had not provided prior notice.

The shutdown reportedly involved disconnecting the wave guard from the mast’s antenna and deploying bulldozers to demolish the Transmitter Complex at the DAAR Communications Broadcast Centre in Port Harcourt.

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This action follows a land dispute between the state government and Daar Communications, Plc., regarding the land on which the transmission station is located.

The government quit notice reads, “Following the imminent commencement of GRA Phase 5 project, the structures are impacting on the Right Of Way have been earmarked for demolition, including your own.

“Consequently, you are by this notice requested to remove Structures within 48 hours to allow for speedy progress of work.”

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