TV Host Mazino Criticizes Disparity in Nigeria.
NewsCentral TV host, Mazino, has sparked discussions after his sharp critique of the contrasting receptions given to books by former military ruler Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) and human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi.
Speaking on air this morning, Mazino remarked, "While Babangida's book got him N17.5 billion, Dele Farotimi's book got him detention." He condemned how Nigerians celebrated IBB’s book launch, despite his controversial past annulling the June 12, 1993 election and allegedly seeking to remain in power indefinitely while Farotimi faced detention for exposing hard truths in his own publication.
The statement has reignited debates on free speech, historical accountability, and selective justice in Nigeria.
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