@_favorite_ada Mine is Taylor Swift— we both were born same year, same month and same freaking day.
Like her mom was pushing her out the exact time my mom was pushing me out.
If you know her date of birth… you know mine.
@osazenoo@Usouph APC and its supporters are pushing for ADC to field Atiku instead of Obi.
If your opponent is telling you which weapon to use, it’s likely the one they already know how to defeat.
@thekingoftruths@KwankwasoRM@Dhavidote We all know Obi is the most loved and most prepared among them.
Atiku is the most powerful but the South won’t be motivated to vote for him. Same way the North isn’t motivated to vote for Obi.
For this to work, everyone of them must be selfless!
You are totally WRONG on this matter. Kindly rewrite and learn how to present issues troubling the nation.
1. On "Abandoning Professionalism for Provocation"
Fact: Journalism is not synonymous with placidity. Aggressive, persistent, and uncomfortable questioning is often a hallmark of professional journalism, especially in societies where power is accustomed to operating without scrutiny. The line between "provocation" and "tenacious journalism" is often drawn by those in power to discredit unwelcome inquiry.
Fact: Professional codes of journalism prioritize holding the powerful to account, verifying facts, and giving voice to the voiceless. If a broadcaster is presenting verified facts and asking tough questions based on those facts, they are operating within the highest traditions of the profession, even if their tone is confrontational.
2. On "Self-Appointed Prosecutors and Enemies of the State"
Fact: This is a classic rhetorical tactic used by autocrats and authoritarian-leaning governments to equate criticism with treason. The press is, by design, a "self-appointed" watchdog. Its role is not to be a state propagandist but to act as a proxy for the public, investigating and questioning the use of power.
· Fact: A fundamental principle of democracy is that the state is not synonymous with the nation. Criticizing the government is an act of patriotism, not enmity. It is a service to the nation aimed at improving governance and preventing the abuse of power.
3. On the Role of Regulatory Bodies and the Ministry of Information
· Fact: In a democratic society, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is meant to regulate the airwaves for technical standards, fairness, and to prevent the broadcast of material that incites violence or hate speech—not to shield the government from criticism.
· Fact: The call for the Ministry of Information to intervene is particularly alarming. A government ministry directly censoring or "calling to order" media outlets for being critical is the definition of repression, not regulation. It creates a state-controlled media environment, which is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes, not vibrant democracies.
4. On "Freedom of Expression is not Freedom to Abuse"
This is a truism, but it is being weaponized. "Abuse" in this context is not defined. Legal frameworks already exist to address genuine abuse, such as libel, slander, and incitement to violence. The solution for speech one disagrees with is not state suppression, but more speech—counter-arguments, debate, and factual rebuttals.
The Paramount Importance of Accountability to Public Funds
This entire debate often ignites precisely when the media is doing its most crucial job: demanding accountability for public funds. Here is why this is non-negotiable for a healthy society:
1. Public Funds are a Public Trust.
· The money collected through taxes, levies, and state resources belongs to the people. Government officials and agencies are merely custodians or trustees of this money, not its owners. They have a sacred duty to manage it for the public good, not for private gain.
2. Accountability Prevents Corruption and Misappropriation.
· Without relentless scrutiny, public funds are vulnerable to embezzlement, contract inflation, ghost worker schemes, and outright theft. A vigilant press acts as an early warning system, exposing corruption that would otherwise drain resources meant for hospitals, schools, roads, and security.
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