The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ebonyi State Council has rejected claims that press freedom is under threat following the suspension of Mr. Godfrey Chikwere, Acting General Manager of Legacy FM, the state’s first private radio station. In a statement on Monday, NUJ State Chairman Comrade Samson Nwafor emphasized that Governor Francis Nwifuru respects media independence and has never interfered with journalists’ constitutional duties.
Nwafor described the suspension as an internal matter by Legacy FM, unrelated to government interference. He also highlighted that no journalist in Ebonyi has faced harassment or attacks from the government under the current administration. The NUJ urged media professionals to maintain ethical standards and warned against individuals spreading false narratives or posing as journalists.
The Council reaffirmed its commitment to protecting press freedom while promoting professionalism in journalism throughout Ebonyi State, cautioning against attempts to exploit the situation for personal or political gain.
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