Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has ordered the immediate revocation of the operational licence of Badegi Radio station.
Bago issued the order during an expanded All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus meeting held at the Hauwa Wali Multipurpose Hall in Government House, Minna.
The governor accused the privately owned station of consistently inciting the public against the state government through its broadcasts.
According to him, such conduct was not only unprofessional but a deliberate attempt to destabilise the current administration’s efforts under the New Niger Development Agenda.
“The activities of Badegi Radio are clearly against the ethics of journalism. They are misleading the public, creating unnecessary tension, and working against the progress of this state,” the governor stated during the high-level meeting, which brought together party stakeholders, elected officials, and political leaders from across the 25 local government areas.
Governor Bago emphasised that while his administration supports freedom of the press, such liberty must not be abused to the detriment of peace, development, and good governance in the state.
His directive comes amidst ongoing efforts to ensure unity within the party and foster better communication between the government and citizens in the lead-up to the upcoming local government elections.
Further details on the revocation process and potential legal implications are expected to be provided by the Ministry of Information and relevant regulatory agencies in the coming days.
