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By Modupe Shodeinde
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has faulted new report on Lekki shootings released by CNN, and accused the news network of desperation.
After the international media organisation released a second investigative report on Lekki shootings on Tuesday, the minister on NTA on Wednesday, said the report only proved that CNN was desperate
“It shows that they (CNN) are desperate. The so-called recent development has been seen before. There is nothing new. If there is anything new, it is a contradiction of CNN’s position.
“What we are asking CNN is that where is your evidence? The military has been consistent. CNN contravenes the basic principles of journalism – fairness, and balance.
‘They did the story without contacting the Federal Government for its own side. They relied on second and third parties narratives.
“They (CNN) were caught spreading fake news and they are trying to escape.” he said.
According to the minister, CNN’s report is based on videos sourced on social media and not credible sources.
He accused the media organisation of inconsistency, and said the videos were doctored.
The minister, speaking on the letter addressed to Jonathan Hawkins, VP (Communications), CNN Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, said they have received an acknowledgment and the letter has been passed to the editorial team.
