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FG Threatens Legal Action Against Daily Trust for Alleged Misinformation on Samoa Agreement

Quicktellnews by Quicktellnews
July 6, 2024
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PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

The Federal Government has announced potential legal actions against the Daily Trust newspaper for allegedly spreading misinformation and fake news regarding the Samoa agreement.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press conference held at the National Press Centre in Abuja on Saturday, July 6.

Minister Idris expressed the government’s concern over the integrity of journalism and its impact on national perception and international relations. He pointed to the Samoa agreement report by Daily Trust as a prime example of misleading journalism. “Such reporting not only misguides the public but also tarnishes the image of our nation,” Idris stated.

The Minister revealed that the Federal Government plans to lodge an official complaint with the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) to address and rectify the journalistic standards employed by Daily Trust in reporting government affairs. Additionally, the government is considering legal action to hold the newspaper accountable for the alleged spread of misinformation.

“The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has maintained an open relationship with the media. It aligns with the President’s philosophy as a dedicated democrat who has spent his life fighting for democracy and human rights,” Idris explained.

“This administration has remained very tolerant of media criticism and guarantees citizens’ rights to freedom of expression. It is, however, disheartening that some elements are abusing this free environment. We are alarmed by the reckless reporting and statements by some media organizations and individuals that threaten national security and stability,” he continued.

Idris noted a concerning pattern in the Daily Trust’s reporting, which he described as insidious and inciting. He cited several instances of what he termed “jejune and mischievous publications” by the newspaper, including false claims about government actions related to the coup in Niger Republic and the renaming of the Murtala Mohammed Expressway in Abuja.

“The consistency of these publications leaves us with no option but to believe they are deliberate efforts to tarnish the government’s image. The Daily Trust’s recent false accusation that the government signed a deal to promote LGBTQ rights is particularly despicable and unfounded,” Idris stated.

He highlighted that these false reports have even influenced religious sermons, raising public tempers. Despite these provocations, the government has chosen a path of civility and the rule of law rather than draconian measures.

“In addition to filing a formal complaint with the NPAN Ombudsman, the Federal Government will seek redress through the courts. We are committed to supporting ethical media and free speech, but we will not tolerate fake news and disinformation that threaten national peace and security,” Idris concluded.

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