The Kano State Government has imposed a ban on all live political programmes on radio and television in a move aimed at curbing the spread of inflammatory speech and safeguarding public order.
The announcement was made by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, during a meeting with media executives in Kano.
He said the measure is intended to promote responsible broadcasting and prevent the misuse of public platforms for abusive or provocative political discourse.
Waiya noted that previous engagements with media professionals had already led to a noticeable reduction in on-air verbal abuse and commended the media for their cooperation.
This is a collective effort to preserve the integrity of our media and ensure the dignity of the state is not compromised,” he added.
The state government has also launched a sensitisation campaign targeting political commentators, media figures, and religious leaders to encourage constructive public dialogue.
