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NUJ Warns
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NUJ Warns EFCC over Office of the Sun
Newspapers
The NUJ is worried by the recent developments at The Sun
Newspapers in Lagos where the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission had given a notice to staff of the organisation to
vacate the premises and allow for a take over by the
Commission.
The EFCC said it will enforce a court judgement which ordered
for the seizure of property belonging to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu who
was convicted of fraud.
While we appreciate the efforts of EFCC at fighting corruption
in the country but we hasten to caution that any attempt to throw
Journalists out of work for whatever reason in such a hasty manner
is not good for democracy. The media as pivots to good governance
and democracy must be allowed to flourish unhindered. We therefore
urge for restraint in this regard to allow for the appeal filed to
be determined first before any decision is taken.
We are afraid that moving hurriedly to seal off The Sun may be
misconstrued as politically motivated. This action regrettably is
being taken without any consideration to the essence of preserving
vibrant and virile journalism at this time when the profession is
facing increasing challenges. We need to preserve the jobs of the
media workers in The Sun Newspapers by being circumspect and
prudent in this respect.
Shuaibu Usman Leman
Walin Shadalafiya
National Secretary