Senator Abba Moro, the Senate Minority Leader, has strongly condemned the Benue State government’s closure of Joy FM, Otukpo, owned by former Senate President David Mark. Moro described the move as a “commando-style invasion” and an “attempt to gag the press,” emphasizing that such actions are unacceptable in the 21st century. He insisted on the freedom of media houses to operate legally and offered his support to the station’s management and staff. Joy FM was sealed off on Thursday by the Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS).
Senator Abba Moro has accused the Benue State government of attacking press freedom following the closure of Joy FM, Otukpo, a radio station linked to former Senate President David Mark. Moro, the Senate Minority Leader, described the government’s actions as unacceptable and emphasized the importance of a free press. He expressed support for the station’s staff and called for its immediate reopening. The Benue government sealed the station on Thursday, citing unspecified reasons.
Former Senate President David Mark’s radio station, Joy FM in Otukpo, has been sealed off by the Benue State government, prompting strong criticism from Senator Abba Moro. Moro, the Senate Minority Leader, condemned the action as an “assault on press freedom” and an attempt to silence the media. He called for the station’s immediate reopening and expressed solidarity with its staff. The Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) reportedly sealed the station on Thursday.
Moro Slams Benue Govt. for Sealing David Mark’s Radio Station: “An Assault on Press Freedom”
