The government has withdrawn a request for the members of the Broadcasting Authority to hand in their resignation.

Informed sources said the chairman of the BA had received a request from the Office of the Prime Minister seeking the resignation.

The members refused, pointing out that the BA was a constitutional body whose members were appointed by the President.

The position was then explained to the government and the request was withdrawn.

 

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