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NUJ Condenm Attack On Journalist At PDP Secretariat In Abuja

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Last updated: January 12, 2025 7:58 am
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council Council, has condemned the assault on a member of the council, Mr Ndubuisi Orji, at the Secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja.

Orji, who is a correspondent with The Sun Newspaper, was allegedly assaulted by one Emmanuel Okoronkwo, a member of staff of the PDP.

The incident was said to have occurred on Monday, January 5, 2025, at the PDP National Secretariat Wadata Plaza Wuse Zone 5 Abuja when the assaulted journalist was about to enter the press centre located within the secretariat to carry out his lawful duty.

In a statement released by the Secretary of Council, Jide Oyekunle, the union demanded an unreserved apology from the party within 48 hours and vowed to take up the matter with the relevant security authorities.

The statement reads, “The incident took place on Monday, January 5, 2025, at the PDP National Secretariat Wadata Plaza Wuse Zone 5 when the journalist was about to enter the press centre located within the secretariat.

“The NUJ describes the attack as irresponsible, uncivilised, unwarranted and an affront to press freedom.

“Recounting his experience, Ndubuisi said he was heading to the press centre when Okoronkwo violently prevented him from gaining access to the secretariat and assaulted him, insisting that it was an order from the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, that no journalists should be allowed into the secretariat.

“As I was heading to my car, Okoronkwo descended on me with a series of slaps and assaulted me until those private security guards rescued me from him.

“He even damaged my mobile phone. He also threatened to deal with me,” Ndubuisi said.

Senator Samuel Anyanwu denied giving such orders, saying the party was on holiday and claimed that he had made efforts to invite the affected journalist but to no avail.

According to him, “They reported the matter to the police. But I have told the journalist to come on his own time so that I will find out what the matter is all about.

“The party was on holiday; I was not there when he came. I was not part of it, and you are saying he said I gave the order. What type of order? Did I give him an order to beat him? Anyanwu stated.

The NUJ FCT Council, however, said that it saw the attack as reckless, ignoble, and reprehensible behaviour of Mr Okoronkwo towards Ndubuisi as absurd, ridiculous and unacceptable and cannot be tolerated in a democratic society.

“Any form of assault on a journalist is an affront to the fundamental principles of press freedom and the right of citizens to access accurate and unbiased information.

“The press must remain free, unshackled, and empowered to fulfil its vital role in society. Regrettably, the opposition party entrusted with the responsibility of speaking against the excesses of the government and upholding democratic principles would resort to using excessive force and intimidation against journalists.

“Such actions not only undermine the integrity of the media but democratic principles that our society is built upon and threaten the safety of all journalists who strive to inform the public.

“We therefore call on the relevant authorities to take immediate action to investigate this incident thoroughly and hold the perpetrators accountable.

“We must protect journalists and ensure that they can perform their duties without fear of retribution.”

“We stand in solidarity with our colleague and strongly demand an immediate public apology from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and those political thugs employed as staff, which must be published in two national dailies within 48 hours.

“We also demand the replacement of his mobile phone, which was damaged during the process, and failure to comply with these conditions will compel the union to seek redress to get justice for our member,” the statement added.

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