The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has tackled the Federal Government over its threat to shut down broadcast stations.

Last week, the government through the National Broadcasting Commission said it will shut down broadcast stations found culpable of using their platforms to undermine the peaceful coexistence of Nigeria.

But in a letter signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organization said, the warning and threat by the NBC if not immediately withdrawn would limit freedom of expression and the ability of broadcast stations to cover important issues around the 2023 general elections.