Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufa’i on Tuesday, August 15, denies that his government is muzzling the media and impinging on the rights of people to free speech.
The governor made the denial in Kaduna in a message to the opening of a workshop on conflict prevention and peace building for civil society organisations.
The three-day workshop was organized by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution and the United Nation Development Programme.
El-Rufai who was represented by his media aide, Samuel Aruwan, however, said the administration would not accept any report that incites violence and ignites a crisis in the state.
“Contrary to the false assertions from some quarters, the government of Kaduna state does not seek to muzzle the free press or journalists in the performance of their duty.
“As a government, it is our constitutional mandate to protect against actions that disrupt the society such as irresponsible journalism that spread falsehood, publishes inciting stories and turn our people against one another.
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“I am convinced that the active participation of Civil Society Organizations in conflict prevention, resolution and peace building will help the government in fostering harmonious living and peaceful coexistence in our country.
“We must all rise against voices that promote division and those who promote hate speeches which incite people to violence against those they differ from.
“People must learn to tolerate one another and respect others even when they differ on political ideology, religion or tribe,’’ he said.
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