2027: Don't pitch tent with politicians, stay impartial – Makinde warns journalists

The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on the weekend enjoined Nigerian journalists throughout the nation to not pitch their tents with politicians or political events forward of the forthcoming common elections.

Makinde, who doubles because the Governor of Oyo State, suggested journalists to stay impartial and uphold the ethics of the career.

He gave this recommendation via his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju.

Makinde spoke over the weekend throughout the closing ceremony of the sixtieth anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council.

The occasion was attended by distinguished personalities, amongst whom had been journalists, political workplace holders, and different dignitaries throughout the state and the nation on the whole.

DAILY POST studies that the occasion was held in Ibadan, the state capital.

Makinde, whereas addressing the gathering, suggested journalists to offer each political celebration and its candidates a good listening to.

He warned them in opposition to pitching tent with any politician or political celebration.

He additional suggested journalists to advertise peace and never trigger confusion within the nation.

He added that journalists ought to educate the individuals and never have interaction in inflammatory issues that may result in crises.

He urged them to confirm all data earlier than publishing.

The governor mentioned, “Elections come and go. Politicians come and go. Governments come and go. But institutions endure. The credibility of the media must outlive every political contest.”

DAILY POST studies that the forthcoming common elections are anticipated to happen between January and February subsequent 12 months.

The presidential and National Assembly elections are anticipated to happen in January.

The state and House of Assembly elections have been fastened to happen in February subsequent 12 months.