Broadcasters Demand Wike’s Apology, Threaten to Boycott His Briefings Over Shooting Remark

The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has demanded that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike retract his remark about shooting Channels TV anchor Seun Okinbaloye and issue a public apology. IBAN threatened to boycott Wike’s media engagements until he complies. Wike had said he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” Okinbaloye over comments about a one-party system destroying democracy. Amnesty International had previously described the remarks as “reckless and violent language.”

Key Points:

Broadcasters are taking collective action against a sitting minister.
A boycott would deny Wike access to independent media platforms.
IBAN cites constitutional provisions on press freedom (Sections 22 & 39).
The threat follows Amnesty International’s earlier condemnation.
Wike’s earlier “hyperbolic” clarification has not satisfied critics.

Watch whether Wike issues a formal apology or faces a media blackout from independent broadcast stations.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria