Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has denied reports making the rounds that his administration would ban the use of loudspeakers in the state.
A resident of the state, John Apollos-Maton, had reportedly submitted a petition to the governor, the commissioner of police, and the National Human Rights Commission, calling for the ban especially in mosques and other public places.
However, the petition sparked widespread debates on social media and conventional media.
Responding to the issues on Friday, Mr Mutfwang said he was not aware of the petition.
While dismissing the allegations, he said it was sponsored by crisis merchants.
“As a government, we are not aware of the petition. Those spreading the rumour know it’s untrue and are trying to cause harm in the state. We are investigating those behind the rumour,” he said.
