An NTA correspondent who covered the live broadcast of the Edo State budget presentation by Governor Monday Okpebholo has been arrested after defying orders from the governor’s security aides to halt the stream.
The directive, enforced by the security team and the Governor’s entourage, included demands for all media outlets to cease coverage and surrender their equipment.
However, in a bold move to uphold transparency, the journalist continued the broadcast—a decision later capitalized on by opposition PDP loyalists.
Truth Live News reports that the Governor’s team was blindsided by the unfiltered broadcast, which showcased critical moments of the budget presentation, exposing yet another public relations misstep.
The live footage caused immediate chaos, resonating both within the assembly chambers and throughout the state. The correspondent, defending their actions, stated that once the live stream commenced, it could not be terminated—a claim that did little to mitigate the fallout.
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This incident has further cemented the growing perception of Governor Okpebholo’s tenure as one fraught with gaffes and increasing efforts to suppress dissent.
Observers argue that this latest attempt to control the narrative has backfired spectacularly, with the arrest of the journalist drawing widespread condemnation from across the nation.
Critics are now questioning whether Governor Okpebholo’s leadership can withstand the mounting scrutiny and persistent controversies. The arrest, likely intended as a damage-control measure, has instead amplified calls for accountability and better governance.
Edo citizens and press advocates alike are demanding the immediate release of the detained journalist and urging an end to actions that undermine the people’s right to information.
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