Hate Speech, The Broadcast Media And Democratic Freedoms
November 11, 2019
6:18 am
No doubt there is the need to exercise all possible restraints in the management of information in the broadcast environment.
The radio and television environment in Nigeria which has suddenly become the rallying point for citizens to quickly get information and discuss governance should be a source of concern to any government battling to keep a cohesive, United and secured fragile country like Nigeria.
What manner of necessary media restrictions can be acceptable in a democratic setting?
Should there be a line drawn to make sure that the proposed controls being hatched will not limit the ability of the press …
