Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has issued warning to Radio Stations allegedly inciting public to violence.
Governor Adeleke warned media organizations in the state to desist from allowing incitement to violence and constant breaches of the national broadcasting codes.
The Governor said that he would not hesitate to impose sanctions on any station that refuses to obey broadcast rules.
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In a statement by his Spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday, expressed displeasure at some radio stations that allowed guests to incite the public to violence.
The statement reads: “Governor Ademola Adeleke condemned refusal to caution guests who made libelous and sedition allegations against public officials while at the same time blocking the right to fair hearing for affected people.
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“The Governor has therefore directed the Commissioner for Information to summon the General Managers of all affected stations for a briefing before further action will be taken.
“The commitment of the administration to rule of law is unwavering, warning that those threatening violence to achieve political goals are enemies of the people.
“We task our people to be law abiding. The local government question is being resolved without any further bloodletting. Those promoting violence will face the law at the right time.”
