Renowned human rights activist and former Senator, Shehu Sani, recently took to his official social media X channels to critique the global media’s selective coverage. He expressed his disappointment over major international television networks diverting their attention from the August 1st “End Bad Governance” protests in Nigeria. Instead, these outlets have chosen to focus extensively on the riots in the UK and the uprising in Bangladesh.
Senator Sani, known for his vocal advocacy on human rights and social justice, stated, “I have observed that the major global TV channels seem to have ignored the protests in Nigeria and focused more on the riots in the UK and the uprising in Bangladesh. We seem not to matter much.”
This observation raises significant questions about the underlying global economic interests that influence media priorities. Why are the struggles of Nigerian citizens sidelined, while similar events in other parts of the world receive extensive coverage? The selective attention of these media giants suggests a deeper, perhaps economically motivated, bias in what gets broadcasted to the world.
As the “End Bad Governance” protests in Nigeria aim to address critical issues such as corruption, poor governance, and economic mismanagement, the lack of international media attention undermines the global awareness and support needed to drive meaningful change. The media’s role in shaping public perception and influencing political agendas cannot be understated, and Senator Sani’s critique highlights the disparities in media coverage that often leave significant movements in the shadows.
In an era where information is a powerful tool for advocacy and change, the voices of Nigerian protesters deserve to be heard on the global stage. The question remains: Who truly owns the media, and whose interests are being served?
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