We are looking at a brazen act of sedition. A media outlet weaponized for vendetta. Quick background. The owner of this media house decides to run for President. Did not hold campaign rallies. Did not campaign in the northern part of the country yet believes stood a chance. 
He losses the election gannering the least number of votes. He cries foul play. By law he has the right to an appeal or a review to contest the result. He never did. Instead he dornes a red cap, tied a red bandana over his head and called for a nation wide revolution.
He fixed a nuclear tipped warhead on his media company with the sole aim of making Nigeria ungovernable, and "hopefully" incite an all out civil war. At a time when people are sensitive his media company is using ethnographic sensitive words and superlative sensationalism.
The media plays a big role and we, as Nigerian, are stimulated by what we hear and see. Journalism is supposed to provide facts where we can make our own conclusions, but these guys use a lot of adjectives with nefarious undertones, urging people to break the law.
They cleverly use the chyrons and they can really make it look as if it’s news. They are internationally fuelling hate, division and violence in Nigeria. Sahara Reporters has become part of a vicious circle that, contributes to division and polarization.
Now don't get ne wrong, is the media to blame for terrorism? No. That blame lies with the government. I am not a social critic seeking a quick and easy villain or a wonderful scapegoat. No. But we cannot deny that partisan media like Sahara Reporters amplify or exaggerate
..events to stir up outrage, fanning the flames of sectarian violence. Also, every misrepresentation or fabrication of stories is prone to causing division. They have abandoned the search for fact and even handedness in favor of “advocacy journalism” or “narrative journalism,”
The media has actually become a mafia. They are just spreading hatred nothing else. Sahara Reporters, owned by the failed politician is being weaponized for his benefit. And they get away with such flagrant act of sedition.
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
