Hassan also criticized Arise Television for its negative reporting, suggesting that the media outlet contributed to the escalating tensions. He claimed that the network had reported certain events in a biased manner and had even targeted the APC in its coverage.
The backdrop of these allegations is the recent report by the European Union’s Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), which highlighted shortcomings in law and electoral administration, leading to a lack of trust in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Despite the EU’s concerns, Hassan pointed fingers at the Igbo community and Arise Television as significant contributors to the tensions and skirmishes surrounding the upcoming elections.
