The so called Africa independent television (AIT) yanked off its transmission of the leadership newspaper award holding in Abuja as Atiku Abubakar was making his speech. Atiku was stating his support for the restructuring of the nation along six geo-political zones and the creation of state police for states that want it. Pronto the programme was yanked off the air and replaced with advertisements and promos. As soon as Atiku finished his speech, the transmission was resumed. This keeps me wondering: How independent is AIT? What is their policy on freedom of speech? And who is this station working for, the citizens or the government?

I was nearly crucified wen I once sed there are no tv stations in nigeria,just glorified viewing boxes.Watching any of d tv outlets in nigeria is patronising rubbish;I get more joy watching cartoons dan tuning in 2 any of dem

What is Atiku

GARRI (x7):
What is Atiku

is food.

GARRI (x7):
What is Atiku

A name of a person that contests and fail.

Guy! U well so?

GARRI (x7):
What is Atiku

ismhab:
is food.

LMAO

GARRI (x7):
What is Atiku

you + kulikuli

Perhaps you haven't listened to Atiku before. thing is the man can be unpredictable and outright indecent. i dont blame them at all

floriana: The so called Africa independent television (AIT) yanked off its transmission of the leadership newspaper award holding in Abuja as Atiku Abubakar was making his speech. Atiku was stating his support for the restructuring of the nation along six geo-political zones and the creation of state police for states that want it. Pronto the programme was yanked off the air and replaced with advertisements and promos. As soon as Atiku finished his speech, the transmission was resumed. This keeps me wondering: How independent is AIT? What is their policy on freedom of speech? And who is this station working for, the citizens or the government?

I noticed this too, in the early hours of today. Was really surprise .. Firstly °̩ thought į̸̸̨ƭ was due to technical error, buh when the transmission was resumed after atiku's speech °̩ knew something was wrong..and he was about making comment about critical sector of the economy... Well i think maybe į̸̸̨ƭ a directive from above to avoid heating the polity with his criticism..

GARRI (x7):
What is Atiku

ITS D NAME OF UR MOTHER.

floriana: The so called Africa independent television (AIT) yanked off its transmission of the leadership newspaper award holding in Abuja as Atiku Abubakar was making his speech. Atiku was stating his support for the restructuring of the nation along six geo-political zones and the creation of state police for states that want it. Pronto the programme was yanked off the air and replaced with advertisements and promos. As soon as Atiku finished his speech, the transmission was resumed. This keeps me wondering: How independent is AIT? What is their policy on freedom of speech? And who is this station working for, the citizens or the government?

As expected, before you finally blame GEJ for the sudden break in transmission; be aware that AIT aligns more with IBB and co than the government. It could be one of those IBB vs Atiku muscle flexing.

Having noted the above, I feel AIT should tender an unreserved apology to Atiku and concerned Nigerians should investigation reveal that the transmission was maliciously tampered with.

What is so special about Atiku now, you can only command

others while on the power but as far as your occupancy

elapse what else will be and who will listen to your

command either! That's how the Nation is working all

the time. So there is nothing strange for yanking him.

[quote author=Knight1]Perhaps you haven't listened to Atiku before. thing is the man can be unpredictable and outright indecent. i dont blame them at all[/quote
What is indecent is taking the money to transmit an event AIT well know will be chaired by Atiku and yanking off aspects of the programme. Atiku is a despicable politician no doubt, but by undertaking to transmit the programme, they ought to have the decency and professionalism to go the whole hug. And what is more, Atiku was speaking about contemporary Nigerian issues to which he was entitled as a citizen, very corrupt or not. AIT is just pathetic and even the disgraced and disgraceful NTA will be ashamed/reluctant to act in the manner AIT acted.

Nuzo':


As expected, before you finally blame GEJ for the sudden break in transmission; be aware that AIT aligns more with IBB and co than the government. It could be one of those IBB vs Atiku muscle flexing.

Having noted the above, I feel AIT should tender an unreserved apology to Atiku and concerned Nigerians should investigation reveal that the transmission was maliciously tampered with.

Have you forgotten that IBB is Jonathan's role model and father?

You should also remember that AIT works for Jonathan (the owner is a member of PDP and also was a campaign member of Jonathan election).

Also "once" a suspect in the october 1st bomb blast.

So what should we do about it ?

GARRI (x7):
What is Atiku

ATIKU
pronunciation 'ar-ti-kwu'.
Meaning 'An article, object or subject that will keep fooling himself because of the stupid wealth he has amassed unmerited over the years, who feels very arrogant, pompous and proud to the point of insulting any and every Nigerian who dares to run for the post of President of the Federal Republic'. Also known as 'a pathetic loser'.

Reminds me of the Deji Gbadamosi issue of a few weeks ago.

Saw it too and i knew it was because of what he was saying. He also knew this, he told tinubu to be careful of what he was about to say cos he was cut off air.

Knight1: Perhaps you haven't listened to Atiku before. thing is the man can be unpredictable and outright indecent. i dont blame them at all

Right bro. His desperation for relevance and ultimately power makes him irritating at times.

honeric01:

Have you forgotten that IBB is Jonathan's role model and father?

You should also remember that AIT works for Jonathan (the owner is a member of PDP and also was a campaign member of Jonathan election).

Also "once" a suspect in the october 1st bomb blast.

Not again naw!
Your claims are laughable, baseless and thereby...malicious!

AIT did similar thing when Dino Melaye was talking. Really, I'm sorry for this country!

Haba! @ OP.. I watched his speech and I am still watching the leadership conference/awards.. I think it was a transmission error, it does happen.. I was impressed by ATIKU for once if he were sincere in his presentation.. Could this man be playing politics by playing to the gallery today? Time shall tell

highlandre: AIT did similar thing when Dino Melaye was talking. Really, I'm sorry for this country!

I noticed it too. They reduced the audio level.

Nuzo':


Not again naw!
Your claims are laughable, baseless and thereby...malicious!

You must be new to the political scene so i will pardon you.

Can't really see what he will have said that hasn't been spoken about in public before. However we must understand that its a delicate matter. You certainly don't want your media outfit to be used as a political boxing ring no matter how liberal you desire to be. Perhaps they could have asked for a copy in advance or worked with Atiku's team a bit closer or voiced him over. Several options available.

highlandre: AIT did similar thing when Dino Melaye was talking. Really, I'm sorry for this country!

Same thing here. This is a person who can say about anything in public. Though it should be about the message. Its hard to seperate the messenger. Perhaps a thirty second delay in transmission. Its just hardwork.

jeeeeeeeeeezzzzz, really? loooolzzz

wot if there was break in transmission? must we read political undertone to everything? it makes no sense to reason that atiku was yanked off while presenting, if it were to be buhari or Tunde bakare that would be understandable.

aryzgreat: wot if there was break in transmission? must we read political undertone to everything? it makes no sense to reason that atiku was yanked off while presenting, if it were to be buhari or Tunde bakare that would be understandable.

Na pikin u think say dey here?