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Buhari accuses journalists of irresponsible remarks
Modupe Shodeinde
President Muhammadu Buhari has accused the Nigerian media of “just reporting irresponsible remarks” during his televised broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary.
The President’s accusation was part of his comment on how some of the violence being perpetrated across Nigeria are caused by remarks people make.
“Our media houses and commentators must move away from just reporting irresponsible remarks to investigating the truth behind all statements and presenting the facts to readers,” Buhari said.
“I will therefore take this opportunity, on this special day that symbolises the unity and oneness of our great nation, to ask all Nigerians to embrace peace and dialogue, whatever your grievances,” he said
“The seeds of violence are planted in people’s heads through words. Reckless utterances of a few have led to losses of many innocent lives and destruction of properties,” he said.
“We must all come out and speak against the lies being peddled.”
However in his speech, the president appreciated “the large number of our Traditional, Religious and Community leaders as well as other well-meaning Nigerians who, in their various fora are openly spreading the message of peaceful co-existence and conflict settlement through dialogue in their respective communities.”
