A coalition of 107 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kano State has thrown their weight behind the recent decision by media executives in Kano State to suspend live radio political broadcasting due to widespread criticism over unethical and unprofessional practices that are responsible for escalating political tensions in the state.
“We commend the leadership of the Media Executive Forum for taking the courageous and principled step to suspend live political programme broadcasting, which has deviated from responsible journalism and ethical broadcasting standards on numerous occasions.”
The CSOs noted that the suspended live political programme had become a platform for unverified claims, personal attacks, and provocative language that is tantamount to inciting division and disrupting public peace, especially in Kano’s already delicate political climate.
“Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democracy,” the statement continued, “but it must be in tune with responsibility, truth, and respect for the rule of law.
When media platforms are used recklessly, they become tools of division rather than instruments of enlightenment.
The CSOs called on other media houses in Kano and beyond to review their editorial policies and ensure that their platforms do not serve as vehicles for misinformation, political manipulation, or hate speech.
We urge the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), and all relevant stakeholders to support ethical broadcasting and to prioritize capacity building for media practitioners.
Let us work together and advocate for regulation to safeguard the role of the media as a pillar of democracy and peace.
Long Live Kano Civil Society !!!
Long Live Kano State Government !!!
Long Live Nigeria !!!
Signed:
Hassan Ibrahim Gama Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma
08035878417 08035246944
Co- signatories:
S/N
Name
Organization
1
Farouk Umar
Citizens for Development and Education (CDE)
2
Peter Hassan Tijani
Network for Empowerment and Development Initiative (NEDIN)
3
Yahaya A. Yahaya
National association of persons with physical disabilities Kano Chapter (NAPWPD)
4
Hassan Ibrahim Gama.
Masses First International Organization -MFI
5
Wali Ado Rano
Voice of the Hopeful Enlightenment and Development
Initiative (VOHEDI)
6
Abdulrahman Abdu
Youth Empowerment and Human Development Initiative (YEHDI)
7
Dr. Kabir Hamisu Kura.
Community Development Initiative
8
Rakiya Abba Tahula
Interfaith Peace Foundation
9
Dr. Ramatu Garba
Support for Women and Teenage Children (SWATCH)
10
Maimuna Umar Sheriff
Centre for Gender Base Violence Advocacy
11
Samuel Eneojo,
Merit Kano
12
Bashir Suleiman Baba
Rural – Urban Slums Development Initiative (RUSDI)
13
Abubakar Jaddah
Society for Women and Child Health Initiative (SWACHI)
14
Saratu I. Maigida
Lifeline Initiative For Widows Empowerment and Economic Development (LIWEED)
15
Ali Suleiman
Friends of the Community Organization (FOCO)
16
Halima Titi Bello
Women Gender Developers (WOGEND)
17
Dr. Yahaya Danjuma
International Peace and Secure Society (IPSS)
18
Safayanu Bichi
Kano Budget Working Group
19
Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma
Community Rights Initiative of Nigeria (CORIN)
20
Abdulrahman Uba Daushe
Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN)
21
Rakiya Ladi Musa
Ansar Women Development
22
Sabo Bello Madaki
Kiru Community Development Association
23
Sunusi Hashimu
Society for Child Support and Economic Empowerment (SOCSEE)
24
Samaila Namadi Ahmad
Yadfulde kiru local government Association and development
25
Asaju KolawoleKola
Kola and Funke Care Foundation
26
Adeniyi Simeon Ayodeji
Green Pasture and Home Initiative (GPHI)
27
Bashir A Bashir
Diamond Youth For Community Development
28
Salisu Gambo Ditol
Youth mobilization by media
29
Fatima Umar
Adolescents Girls, Children and Research Project – GCRp
30
Dr. Tanimu Adam Ibrahim
Gwarzo Initiative Forum
31
Ola Taiwo
Mari-Care Foundation for Widows, Single Parents, Orphans and Vulnerable Children Nigeria. (MARI-CARE)
32
Suleiman Idris
Northern Youth Assembly
33
Sa’adatu Shehu Uba
Apnan Foundation
34
Mohammed Hussaini
Nigerian Democracy Working Group
35
Hauwa Mohammed
Women Democracy Monitors
36
Fatima Ibrahim
Women Advocacy for Inclusive Democracy.
37
Rabi Alhassan
Movement for Women in Democracy.
38
Maijidfa Yahaya.
Eyes on Democracy
39
Aishatu Isah Sa’id
Youth and Women in Governance
40
Amb Dr Abdulrahman Kitilly Hudu ( PhD)
Empowerment for Vulnerable Women and Children International (EVWACH International)
41
Gharzali Ibrahim Ungogo
Ummatee Centre for the Promotion of Public Education, Accountability and Social Safety (Ummatee-C4PASS) –
42
Rabi Yusuf Gezawa MON
Center For Empowerment Of Older Persons And The Vulnerable (CEOPAV)- Formally know as GADIAC
43
Zainab Muhammad Bello
Accelerated Learning and Life Long Development Initiatives (ALALDI)
44
Dr. Auwalu Halilu
Non-formal Development for Education and Health Initiatives ( NDEHI)
45
Prof Muhammad Bello Shitu
Inclusive Community Education and Development Association ( ICEADA)
46
Ismail Kanye
KABO Local Government Development Forum
47
Bello Karaye
Karaye Initiative Forum
48
Sani Bello Madaki
Kiru Community Development Association
49
Hassan Musa Yaro
Cardinal and Development Support Initiative
50
Saadatu Hashim
Concerned Mothers Association of Kano
51
Khadija Mahmoud
ChangeAagent for Empowerment in Community Development
52
Tijjani Baraya
Social Awareness and Community Development Initiative (SACDI Nigeria)
53
FOUNDER/CEO
Human Rights Watch And Youths Empowerment Foundation, Nigeria.
54
Ruth Stephen
Touch And Care Foundation,
55
Abdulmumini Bin Yusuf
Association Of Adult And Non Formal Education (AANE)
56
Maimuna Shu’aibu
Muna Helping Hand Foundation
57
Amb. Idris Tahir Yakubu
Upward Youth Accountability, Peace And Human Rights Initiative (YAPHI)
58
Musa Abdullahi
Emagency Peace Security Committee (EPSC)
59
Ibrahim Adam
Nigeria Peace, Unity And Progress (NPUP)
60
Ibrahim Mustapha
Arewa Health Trust Initiative
61
Ramatu Tijjani
Health and development Initiative
62
Aisha Halliru
Halliru Memorial Youth Development and Empowerment initiative (AYDI)
63
Yusuf Muhammad Anas
Dawaki Youth Network for Better Tomorrow Initiatives
64
Abdurrashid Salisu Baba
Tsakuwa Mu Farka Development Association
65
Umaima Muhammad.
Aminci Multipurpose Development Association.
66
Hassan Jibril
Gano Development Association
67
Nusaibatu Muhammad
Iyayen Giji Development Association.
68
Adamu Balarabe Sarbi
Sarbi Development Association
69
Abdurrazak Ayuba usaini
Minjbir East Community Development Association(Mecda)
70
Zubairu Bala
Kwarkiya Youth Mobilization Forum
71
Ismaila Abdullahi
Gidan Kankara City Community
72
Audu Saidu
Mu Tallafi Juna Kadawa (B)
Gwale Local Government
73
Umar Iliyasu Madobi
Madobi Youth Development Forum
74
Nura Lambu
Tofa Youth Development Forum
75
Shehu Isah
Gajida Youth Development Associations
76
Abdulaziz Habibu Bello
Yanoko Youth Development Association
77
Suleiman Lawan
Gulu Community Development Association
78
Ubale Yusuf
Kofar Gabas Development Association
79
Dalhatu Jibrin Dalhatu
Karaye Initiative Forum
80
Abubakar Auwal Ahmad
Diso Self Help Group ( DISHEG)
Gwale Local Government
81
Murtala Muhd Rabiu
Hannu Dayawa Youth development Association Bachirawa – Ungogo Local Govt
82
Habibu Barau Ruwantsa
Ruwantsa Youth Development Association, Dambatta
83
Sulaiman Yusuf Maitama
Dambatta Reporters
84
Kabiru Balarabe Dambatta
Dambatta Academic Forum
85
Auwal Idris Dorayi
Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ
86
Garba Lawan
Rano Development Association
87
Adamu Umar
Rano Youth Enlightenment Forum
88
Auwal Ayuba
Toranke Educational care & support Association.
89
Aminu Sa’ad
Consolidated Ajingi Development Association.
89
Saminu Yusha’u Chula
Chula Area Development Association.
90
Abdullahi Madaki
Kunkurawa Youth Development
91
Sunusi Garba Shehu Gajale
Kafin maiyaki Community Development Association (KACODA), Kiru Local Government Area.
92
Ahmad Tahir
Doguwa Tailoring association.
93
Abdulrazaq Ado Zango
Kano Initiatives Of Persons With Special Needs (KIPSN)
94
Maryam Muhammad
Anniswan Women Health Initiative
95
Nworisa Michael
Stand For Peace Initiative
96
Hadiza Bala Fagge
Women Widows And Orphans Development Initiative (WWODI)
97
Aliyu Salihu
Spaces for Societal and Sustainable Development Initiative (3SDI)
98
Farida Ahmed Tahir
Mata Iyayen Al’umma Foundation
99
Dr. Mustapha Mukhatar
Danbatta Development Forum (DDF)
100
Aliyu Salihu
Spaces for Societal and Sustainable Development Initiative (3SDI)
101
Sani Shuaib Rogo
Rogo Concern Citizens
102
Dr. Tanimu Adam Ibrahim
Gwarzo Initiative Forum
103
Abbas Abdullahi
Beyond Border Alliance
104
Khadija Shehu Muhammed
Save the Future Initiative (SAFI)
105
Abubakar Abdulkadir
One Voice Development Initiative (OVID)
106
Comfort Omownmi Williams
Green Pastures
107
Abdulrahman Abdu
Youth Empowerment And Human Development Initiative (YEHDI)
