By Faith Adama
Brekete Family, a prominent Human Rights Radio and Television station based in Abuja, has temporarily suspended its broadcast in protest against the detention of minors involved in the recent #EndBadGovernance protest.
In an official statement shared on Instagram On the 4th of Novmber, the media station confirmed its partial shutdown, stating, “Human Rights Radio and Television (Brekete Family) has halted its operations in part to protest the Nigerian government’s detention of underage children.”
The statement read, “Human Rights Radio and Television (Brekete Family) shuts down partially in protest of the Nigerian government’s detention of underage children.
“This decision reflects our deep commitment to defending the rights of the vulnerable and holding authorities accountable.
“We call on all well-meaning Nigerians and international bodies to join us in demanding the immediate and unconditional release of these children.
“Until justice is served, we stand firm in solidarity with the voiceless,” the station said.
The Brekete Family is a popular Nigerian human rights and advocacy radio and television program that serves as a platform for ordinary people to voice their grievances, often concerning cases of injustice, corruption, or mistreatment.
Hosted by the Ordinary Ahmad Isah, the show is widely broadcast on Human Rights Radio in Abuja, reaching audiences across Nigeria and beyond through various media channels.
“Human Rights Radio will stay closed until Tuesday, pending further discussions on the matter,” he stated.
He also mentioned that the station would go off air again until Wednesday, when the show would reopen its lines for public input on the issue.
The arrest of the minors has ignited widespread condemnation and heightened pressure on President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
