BREAKING: NBC queries Channels TV over interview with Ortom

The National Broadcasting Commission on Thursday queried Channels Television for granting an interview to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State.

NBC in a letter to the television station titled, ‘Notice of Infraction’ said the move followed “inciting, divisive and unfair comments” made by the governor during a programme, ‘Sunrise Daily’ on Tuesday.

NBC said “The programme which had as guest the Executive Governor of Benue State, Governor Samuel Ortom, was observed to contain inciting, divisive and unfair comments which were not thoroughly interrogated by the anchors.”

“Consequently, Channels Television is required to explain why appropriate sanctions should not be applied for these infractions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. Your response should reach the Commission within 24 hours of the receipt of this letter.”

Ortom in a recent interview with Channels TV had alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari has a hidden agenda to Fulanise the country. The Governor had also flayed the President’s stance on open grazing