Kano State govt withdraws accreditation of 14 Journalists
By Bala Salihu Dawakin kudu. On Oct 22, 2024
The Kano State Government has withdrawn the accreditation of 14 journalists covering the Government House, effective immediately.
Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the spokesman to the governor, communicated this decision via a message, instructing the affected journalists to report back to their respective organizations for replacement nominations.
Though no official reason was provided, several underlying factors have been suggested. A notable incident last week involved an altercation between the Government House press crew and DSS operatives at the Jigawa Government House, when the Kano governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, was on a condolence visit.
Additionally, press crew members reportedly sought an audience with the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, during a recent visit to Kano, which may have contributed to dissatisfaction within the Kano Government House.
Further reports indicate that long-standing issues, including the handling of a journalist’s injury by a stray bullet and restrictions on reporting certain events at the seat of power, could have influenced the decision.
Efforts to reach Sanusi Bature for comments have so far been unsuccessful.
