Umahi: Ebonyi professionals knock Governor over arrest of journalists
The group’s position was contained in a statement issued by its President, Ikechukwu Okogwu.DAILY POST recalls that the police in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, had arrested Chijioke Agwu, a correspondent with the The Sun Newspaper, and held him for more than nine hours.
Reacting on Saturday, the Ebonyi Professionals said, “We have keenly followed incidents as reported on Nigerian mainstream media with respect to successive arrests of two journalists in Ebonyi State; firstly, Chijioke Agwu of The Sun Newspaper on Saturday 18th April, 2020 and secondly, Peter Okutu of Vanguard Newspaper on Tuesday 21st April, 2020; as ordered by the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi and the Ohaukwu LGA Chairman, Clement Odah, respectively.
“We note that there are acceptable civil and legal channels for individuals, groups and governments to follow in addressing any perceived infringement with respect to falsehood or defamation by any media outfit. Our expectation was that the Government of Ebonyi State and the Ohaukwu LGA Chairman should have exploited those channels in the circumstances, rather than resort to arrest of the reporters using security operatives.
“We, therefore, appeal to the Government of Ebonyi State and Ohaukwu Local Government to review their actions and position on the matter, with a view to:Exploring proper civil and legal channels for addressing any purported falsehood or defamation in the reportage by the reporters and Newspapers involved.
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