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The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) says it will not be bullied by any external forces into lifting the suspension of Prime TV’s broadcasting license.
Interim IBA board chairperson Chanda Kasolo has charged that the IBA does not operate under pressure from any politician or civil society grouping.
Mr. Kasolo, who is also Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary, states that law is law and the IBA applies the law as it is.
In an interview with QTV News Mr. Kasolo says it is therefore important for all those aggrieved by the suspension of Prime TV’s license to first understand what the law says.
Mr. Kasolo notes that in addition to abrogating the conditions of its license and own code of ethics, the TV station neglected to reply to several warnings the IBA wrote to it.
He says, as IBA interim board chairperson, he does not, in this case, have any intentions of lifting the suspension as he does not bend to pressure from outside.
Mr. Kasolo states that the 30 days suspension will thus run as directed and the local TV station is expected to meet all conditions the IBA has given to it before the suspension is lifted.