By Abdullahi Sani Suleiman
Kano films and censorship outfit has banned films promoring gangterism and transvestism.
This according to its Executive Secretary of the Board Abba Al Ustapha was due to hue and cry on the upsurge in social vices which he said was becoming so alarming by the day
Abba El-mustapha who was speaking in his office shortly after a meeting with the Board’s management and some kannywood stakeholders including representatives from MOPPAN, AREWA FILMS MAKERS, DIRECTORS and FILMS PRODUCERS said the aim was to lessen items fond of propagating illicit acts in the midst of the society in view of their devastating effect to the younger generations
Abba stated that, it is high films that portray minorities should be fished in his words “any film that may demoralize our customs, norms and values in the name of reaching popularity, viewers or business making should be black listed”
He explained that the Board has the power to ban, suspend or prohibit the productions, distributions, sales or exhibitions of any item, pornographic books or any form of publications statewide as according to him such is entailed in the codes of the Board stressing
it is offensive to public morality , decency and above all interest
He further explained that, the Board also has the mandate to screen or censor any films, obscene books and literature before releasing to the general public for exhibition.
He thanked all the stakeholders for their unreserved support and cooperations to the Board hoping the tempo will be sustained aimed at attaining optimum goal
He used the medium ro urge the public to provide relevant information to the outfit on any film or publication they believe is not in accordance with the spelt out laws.
Climax of the gathering was 30days ultimatum given to items that entails the aforementioned titles to screen out
