A group of political commentators in Kano State under the umbrella of Gauta Club has expressed support for the recent ban on live political programs in the state, citing concerns over inflammatory language and public peace.
Stallion Times reports that on Thursday last week, Kano Media Executives Forum and other stakeholders in a quarterly meeting with the State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs banned Live Political Programs to curb inflammatory content.
Hamisu Danwawu Fagge, Chairman of the Gauta Club, on Monday, while addressing journalists, said we back the resolution of the media Executives and other Stakeholders of banning live political programs in the state.
Let the programs be censored before they go on air,” he added.
He explained that the decision to support the broadcast restrictions was rooted in the group’s founding purpose.
“That is why we formed the Gauta Club, to ensure responsible political commentary that promotes peace and unity in the state.”
According to him, many residents of Kano have welcomed the ban, viewing it as a necessary step toward restoring civility in political discourse. “The Kano populace is very glad about the ban,” he asserted.
He stressed that the group supports the prohibition of direct live interviews with politicians. “This will help us in sanitizing political programs from vulgar language and abuse,” Fagge said.
Fagge also revealed that the Gauta Club would implement internal regulations to screen its members. “We are going to censor every member of the Gauta Club before going on air. We will soon visit the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and even radio stations to reinforce our stance,” he added.
Reports say that the chairman emphasized the group’s diverse membership. “Our members come from all the major political parties — the NNPP, APC, and PDP. We are united by our shared desire for the peaceful coexistence of Kano,” he concluded
