Elections: NBC sanctions 25 broadcast stations, gives 16 final warning

The National Broadcasting Commission has sanctioned no fewer than 25 broadcast stations for failing to adhere to extant broadcast law on coverage of the 2023 general elections.

The commission has also issued final warning to 16 other broadcast stations for various offences.

The Director-General of NBC, Balarabe Ilelah, stated this during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, ahead of the March 18 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections.

According to him, while 25 stations were sanctioned by the NBC in the course of monitoring the 2023 presidential election, 16 stations have been given a final warning.

Also, one station was sanctioned for broadcasting the results of the election before the Independent National Electoral Commission announced the results which contravene Section 5.33 of the NBC code. He also said 17 stations were sanctioned for broadcasting partisan party content after the prescribed 24-hour stoppage time by NBC, while four stations have been sanctioned for divisive comments.