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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara state has demanded the immediate suspension of the Ishaq Kawu, director-general of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), over an alleged N2.5billion corruption charge preferred against him by the federal government.

In a statement on Thursday, Tunde Ashaolu, state publicity secretary of the PDP, commended the Buhari administration for filing a case against Kawu before a federal high court in Abuja.

He said Kawu should be made to stay away from office until he defends all the charges against him and his fate determined by the court.

The party also called for the probe of Lai Mohammed, minister of information, over the digital switch-over (DSO).

“We note that the Ministry of Information and Culture which Lai Mohammed heads is the supervising ministry of NBC and as such, his involvement in the DSO project must be investigated,” the statement read.

“The presidency must not attempt to shield Lai Mohammed from proper investigation.

“Finally, the party urges Kwarans to be conscious of the activities of those who disguise as freedom fighters.

“It is surprising that the same people who present themselves as saints and liberators are corrupt elements whose only agenda is to annex Kwara to Lagos and subject our commonwealth as a people to their sponsors and godfathers in Lagos.”