Warned the Commissioner: “The music, film industry and the art generally (sic) must not be used to promote violence and foist social tension (sic) in whatever form or manner. From all accounts, Mr. Awunah appears to have taken a cue from the warning issued by the traditional ruler of Amassoma, His Royal Highness, Major Graham Naingba (retd. Both the traditional ruler and Mr. Awunah are right to be anxious about the precarious security situation in Amassoma. Quite simply, the law does not allow either the traditional ruler or the police chief to repress or outlaw speech or performance just because they are fearful of how people might react to it. The bogey of violence has always been invoked by people in authority to subdue speech or performance that is not to their liking.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 03, 2018 23:36 UTC