The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to withdraw a controversial remark he made about Seun Okinbaloye.

IBAN also warned that it may boycott the minister’s media activities if he fails to issue a public apology.

In a statement jointly signed by its chairman, Ahmed Ramalan, and acting general secretary, Fidelis Duker, the association expressed concern over Wike’s comment, in which he said he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” Okinbaloye over remarks about the dangers of a one-party system.

The statement noted that the comment has drawn widespread criticism, with Amnesty International describing it as “reckless and violent language.”

IBAN urged the minister to reaffirm his commitment to press freedom in line with Sections 22 and 39 of the 1999 Constitution.

The association added that if Wike does not comply within a reasonable time, it would advise independent broadcast stations to suspend coverage of his press briefings, media chats, and official engagements.