Group protests PPP state media domination outside NCN

Freddie Kissoon surrounded by fellow protestors

A small group of persons staged a protest in front of the National Communications Network yesterday as they urged the entity to provide a level playing field for the election campaign.

According to political activist Freddie Kissoon, the protest was sponsored by the 1823 Coalition for Parade Ground while the aim was to highlight what he described as the blatant misuse of the state-run media house by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) during the election season.

Kissoon said that for the election to be fair, the playing field has to be level. He highlighted the position taken by