Assault: NBC Summons Brekete Show Presenter, Ahmed Isah

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has invited Ahmed
Isah, the Chief Executive Officer of Human Rights Radio and
presenter of the popular Brekete Family Show, for assaulting an
interviewee.

Ekanem Antia, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, NBC, made this
known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on
Thursday in Abuja.

”The NBC, as a regulatory body for broadcast media, is concerned
over the recent happening at the Human Rights Radio and deemed it
fit to invite Isah,” he said.

The deputy director further explained that the invitation would
enable the commission to know the circumstances surrounding the
situation that led to the assault of a female interviewee at the
Brekete show studio.

“As a regulatory body for the broadcast media, the NBC cannot
overlook this,’ Mr Antia said.

“Broadcasting should guarantee fairness for all citizens and a
broadcaster should grant a right of reply to every citizen before
passing judgment.

“That is why the commission decided to send a letter of
invitation to the CEO of Human Rights Radio and the anchor of the
popular Brekete Family radio programme, Ahmed Isah, to come to NBC
and explain the circumstances surrounding his actions.’’

Mr Antia, therefore, urged broadcasters to recognise the power
they have and exercise such with great responsibility and
sensitivity.

He also appealed to broadcasters to focus on programmes that
address issues concerning peace and patriotism and proffer
solutions.

The deputy director added that broadcasters should see
themselves as positive change agents, who have the responsibility
to foster progress and peace.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Isah, known as
Ordinary President, was captured in a new BBC Africa Eye
documentary slapping a woman who allegedly set a young girl’s hair
on fire over a witchcraft allegation.

She reportedly tied the girl’s hands and legs, poured kerosene
on her head and ignited a fire.

Fortunately, the child is alive but her head suffered severe
damage.

While presenting the Brekete show on Wednesday, Mr Isah
apologised for his actions asking the victim and his regulator, the
NBC, to forgive him. (NAN)

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has invited Ahmed
Isah, the Chief Executive Officer of Human Rights Radio and
presenter of the popular Brekete Family Show, for assaulting an
interviewee.

Ekanem Antia, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, NBC, made this
known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on
Thursday in Abuja.

”The NBC, as a regulatory body for broadcast media, is concerned
over the recent happening at the Human Rights Radio and deemed it
fit to invite Isah,” he said.

The deputy director further explained that the invitation would
enable the commission to know the circumstances surrounding the
situation that led to the assault of a female interviewee at the
Brekete show studio.

“As a regulatory body for the broadcast media, the NBC cannot
overlook this,’ Mr Antia said.

“Broadcasting should guarantee fairness for all citizens and a
broadcaster should grant a right of reply to every citizen before
passing judgment.

“That is why the commission decided to send a letter of
invitation to the CEO of Human Rights Radio and the anchor of the
popular Brekete Family radio programme, Ahmed Isah, to come to NBC
and explain the circumstances surrounding his actions.’’

Mr Antia, therefore, urged broadcasters to recognise the power
they have and exercise such with great responsibility and
sensitivity.

He also appealed to broadcasters to focus on programmes that
address issues concerning peace and patriotism and proffer
solutions.

The deputy director added that broadcasters should see
themselves as positive change agents, who have the responsibility
to foster progress and peace.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Isah, known as
Ordinary President, was captured in a new BBC Africa Eye
documentary slapping a woman who allegedly set a young girl’s hair
on fire over a witchcraft allegation.

She reportedly tied the girl’s hands and legs, poured kerosene
on her head and ignited a fire.

Fortunately, the child is alive but her head suffered severe
damage.

While presenting the Brekete show on Wednesday, Mr Isah
apologised for his actions asking the victim and his regulator, the
NBC, to forgive him. (NAN)