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APC REVERSES BUHARI’S BAN ON AIT…….SAYS, ’ALL ACCREDITED MEDIA ARE FREE TO COVER PRESIDENT –ELECT’S ACTIVITY’



Created on Wednesday, 29 April 2015 09:39
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has reversed the controversial decision taken by President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to bar the Africa Independent Television, AIT, from covering his activities.The party said all accredited media organizations in the country, including the AIT, are free to cover the activities of the president elect.AIT journalists were on monday denied access to Gen Buhari’s temporary office when they showed up to cover his official engagements.His spokesperson, Garba Shehu, cited family and security concerns for the decision.“AIT has been asked to stay aside based on security and family concerns.