Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter
Obi, has raised concerns over what he described as growing attempts to stifle
press freedom in Nigeria.
Obi spoke in a post shared on his official X page on
Tuesday.
According to him, the recent notice issued by the National
Broadcasting Commission, NBC, raises serious concerns about the state of
democratic institutions.
Obi said a free and responsible media should not be seen as
an enemy, stressing that the press plays a key role in holding leaders
accountable.
“The media is the conscience of the nation,” he said,
warning that any attempt to silence or intimidate journalists under the guise
of regulation could weaken democracy.
He added that institutions are meant to serve the people and
not the government, noting that actions perceived as limiting freedom of
expression could undermine public trust.
The former governor also pointed to rising insecurity,
economic challenges and growing frustration among citizens, saying attention
should be focused on addressing these issues rather than controlling
narratives.
Obi further stated that Nigeria needs stronger institutions
and not tighter control, as he expressed support for media organisations and
broadcasters.
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