Our Mast, Building In Port Harcourt Was Destroyed By Rivers Govt – DAAR Communications

The management of DAAR Communications Plc, owners of the African Independent Television (AIT), has alleged that the Rivers government destroyed its mast and building in the state.

In a statement on Monday, the media organisation said officials of the Rivers government, accompanied by security personnel, were behind an operation that resulted in the collapse of its assets in the state on Monday.

The organisation said it is actively working to restore operations and services as soon as possible in the state.

He said: “On the 4th of September 2023, at approximately 10 am, the Rivers State Government, accompanied by federal security agencies, carried out operations which resulted in the collapse of the Transmission Mast for AIT and Raypower in Port-Harcourt,” the statement reads.

“The collapse resulted in the damage of the transmitter building and the antennas, so AIT and Raypower terrestrial transmission are off-air.

“It is important to note that the matter surrounding the dispute between DAAR Communications PLC and the Rivers State Government is currently being deliberated in court.”

The broadcaster said since the feud with the Rivers state government is in court, it will be subjudice to speak on the matter.

Naija News recalls that in March, the Rivers government issued a demolition notice to AIT, saying that the land on which the station was built was part of the state housing project.

But the broadcasting outfit denied the claim, insisting that it had been using the land for over 20 years.