Reverse your fine on channels TV – Dr. Chikezie Obasi to NBC

Reverse your fine on channels TV – Dr. Chikezie Obasi to NBC: Nobel Laureate and renowned Nigerian writer, Professor Wole Soyinka, has caused controversy after

referring to the Obedients as verbal terrorists. The comments were made on Twitter and have drawn

the anger of many Nigerians. Soyinka’s statement harks back to a moment in Nigerian history when he

rushed into a radio studio, pulled out a pistol and pointed it at the head of a reporter, demanding that the

election winner not be announced. Soyinka was arrested and jailed for his actions, which were seen as an

attempted coup.

Reverse your fine on channels TV – Dr. Chikezie Obasi to NBC: The freedom Square

On the program “Freedom Square,” on Solid 100.9, three Public Affairs analysts discussed Soyinka’s statement

and its implications. Chairman of the Public Affairs Analysts in Enugu State, Ambrose Igboke, Secretary

of Public Affairs Analysts Dr. Chikezie Obasi, and former state director of the National Orientation Agency

and PRO Public Affairs Analysts Enugu State, Dr. Augustine Okolie all had their say.

Igboke expressed concern that Nigerians are belittling themselves before the international community and

called on the country to wake up and assert its position as the “giant of Africa.” Meanwhile, Obasi empathized

with those who feel that the ruling party is attempting to divert attention from the real issue of who won the election. He condemned the tribal sentiments expressed by some and called on people to defend their votes peacefully.

The Aftermath of Election

The guests on the program agreed that Nigerians are hurt by the election and should be allowed to

express their feelings. They also called for the legal process to take its course and for people to refrain

from resorting to violence.
Speaking on the program, Dr Augustine stressed that political parties sacking their chairmen were doing

the ruling party’s bidding, while Obasi pleaded with the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission to reverse

the fines meted out to Channels TV.

freedom of speech

Overall, the discussion centered on the need for Nigerians to express their views freely and peacefully,

without resorting to violence or tribalism. The gentlemen on the program stressed the importance of

defending votes and allowing the legal process to run its course. They also condemned the threat made

on the Igbos in Lagos and called on people to refrain from resorting to verbal terrorism. Finally, they

thanked the Obedients movement for remaining calm after the election and not causing trouble on the streets.