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TENI MAKANAKI X APC MAKANAKI #APCCONVENTION26

NEWS CENTRAL SILENCED MY VOICE!!! For 4+ hours, a “public discourse” space by News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV )hosted only one side. When it finally opened for 2 minutes of engagement, I spoke—and was the only person repeatedly interrupted. After the host said the people from the APC declined, I asked to proceed. Instead, I was removed. This isn’t moderation. It’s control. You can hear clearly when i ask to proceed, ilemona clearly yeilds to me, but i dont speak. That is the moment i was dropped. @Gbenga_Aborowa you asked to put in a word, even after i muted my mic i was dropped. I have a right to criticize you, the press should be the one championing my right to freedom of expression, but you limited my voice simply because it was critical of you and stating my observations. I was not disrespectful or rude, maybe assertive. Worse, this isn’t new. On Feb 26, I raised this same concern respectfully and even less directly when they ran a similar one-sided space, branding Nigeria “Abegistan.” They knew. They ignored it. The media calls itself the 4th estate—holding power accountable. But today, News Central TV behaved exactly like the power they claim to scrutinize: Selective participation. Managed dissent. Silenced voices.. If the press cannot tolerate scrutiny from the public—the so-called 5th estate—then it forfeits the moral authority to demand accountability from government. You cannot demand accountability and suppress it at the same time. You cannot preach transparency and practice exclusion. You cannot preach Democracy be a "Sankaraist" As for the lack of voices, i am very far from being anything in the APC, but if i am unavailable i have enough intellectual Nigerian friends on X who support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and believe he is doing an amazing job. He is a Lion among men. And as for the challenge from uncle @I_Am_Ilemona, i am tempted but no thanks. I may be willing to attend if you can find a neutral ground and a time convenient for me cause i run a tight schedule. NBC Code Violations. 5.3.3(c): “in adherence to the principles of pluralism, accord equitable airtime to all political parties or views, with particular regard to the duration and belt, during political campaign periods;” Violation: A 4+ hour discussion hosted only one side, with opposing views denied meaningful participation. *5.3.6: “The Broadcaster shall ensure that in programmes requiring the representation of political parties, or affiliations, the panelists shall be of comparable status and relevance.” Violation: Only one ideological side was platformed for hours without comparable opposing representation. 5.3.3(o): “the Broadcaster shall implement the appropriate decisions, including the grant of a Right of Reply or demand for Apology, within 24 hours, and at the same level of prominence;” Violation: A dissenting participant was removed mid-contribution instead of being allowed to respond, triggering the right to reply and potential apology. 5.3.3(i): “ensure that political broadcasts are recorded and kept for a period as may be specified by the Commission;” Violation: The February 26, 2026 broadcast was not recorded, i raised concerns that same day, (To their credit, the March 26, 2026 broadcast was recorded.) I will refrain from tagging the NBC and writing an email to officially complain until tomorrow. Also coincidentally i will be available for my requested right of reply tomorrow. If i do not receive a communication by 10am i will procede to call on the authorities to help enforce my right. Plus we should not have to use fight to get a little airtime to balance the perspectives. You can also ask the same questions you asked today's panel