The Zamfara government has withdrawn its order shutting down five
broadcast stations in the state.

The government had last week ordered the closure of some media houses in
Gusau, the state capital, for providing coverage for a political rally organised
by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The affected media stations are the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Pride
FM, Gamji TV, and FM, Al Umma TV. Matawalle also ordered the suspension of
political meetings and activities in the affected communities.

Speaking on the issue, Abdullahi Shinkafi, Chairman of the State Committee
on Prosecution of banditry and related offences, apologised to the media
during a press conference on Monday.

According to him, the five media houses are free to operate but they must
abide by the Executive order of the governor, pending the vacation of the
order.