BBC reporter gets death threats for exposé on Berekete Radio host who assaulted interviewee after host calls out his mobile number on air.

 

 British Broadcasting Corporation BBC reporter In Nigeria Mr. Peter Nkanga has raised the alarm over dead threats he has been allegedly receiving from fans of Berekete Radio FM also known as Human Right Radio based in Abuja Nigeria. 

Mr. Nkanga was the brain behind a clip which went viral showing Berekete radio host Ahmad Isah popularly know as " Ordinary President" assaulting a female suspect who poured hot water on her ward's head over allegation of witchcraft.

Mr. Nkanga also did an expose' film  titled " What Made 'Ordinary President' Ahmad Isah Change His Mind On NM8: Nsugbe's Missing 8?"

Mr. Nkanga while reacting to the threat said "As (un)expected I am now being bullied for the BBC report.My phone number was read out live today Thu, 20 May 2021, on Human Rights Radio for the public to call me. I switched off my phone after receiving uncountable calls/SMS/WhatsApp messages from people all over the world threatening me and my family. The entirety of the 27 mins film (which many people have not seen) was not intended to bring down Ahmad Isah, Brekete family, or the Human Rights Radio/TV station"

"Ahmad openly welcomed the BBC Crew into his Radio station and even allowed the crew to see what he was doing and how he goes about his brand of fighting injustice.The film's aim was to provide a balanced & objective profile of the station's work by highlighting the perception of many Nigerians that the flaws in the justice system have created a vacuum leading citizens to seek justice elsewhere. 

Ahmad Isah is not on trial. His critics say that due to his prominent profile and growing influence, he often fails to abide by accepted norms of handling human rights complaints. The views of these critics are reflected in the film; so also are strong examples of the effectiveness of Ahmed Isah's human rights campaigning reflected in the positive changes he has been able to bring to the lives of many who seek his help.

Clearly the job of the BBC is not to bring anyone down. We work to hold the powerful to account, the same way the public expects us as journalists and media outfits to be accountable. Repeatedly we sought his right to reply to the accusations we received in the course of the film. Ahmad refused.

As stated before, our intention was to both highlight the work that Ahmed Isah has done with his Brekete Family show, and, as part of our commitment to objective reporting, to also reflect the voices of those who believe his methods can cross important ethical lines. 

The film is certainly not a 'hatchet job' and the BBC has not been influenced in any way by the interests of those Ahmed Isah may have taken to task previously"