By Joseph Edegbo :
The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists Tuesday resolved not to attend the National Delegate Conference of the Union in Umuahia due to the prevailing insecurity in the South East zone and a court order
Having critically reviewed the security situation in the country and particularly, “the continuous deteriorating situation in the South East perpetrated by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Congress at an emergency meeting resolved as follows-:
The Nigerian Union of Journalists Kaduna State Council held an emergency Congress on the 5th October, 2021.
The Council deliberated extensively on the NUJ Delegates’ Conference scheduled to hold at Umuahia, Abia State.
The Congress critically reviewed the security situation in the country and particularly, the continuous deteriorating security situation in the South East perpetrated by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)
The Congress also looked into consideration the substantive Court Order restraining the National Executive Council (NEC) from proceeding with the elections process .
After a robust deliberations, the Kaduna State Council unanimously resolved by an overwhelming vote that it will not be attending the Abia Delegate Conference because of the serious risk members lives and properties would be exposed to.
However, Congress did not prevent any member from attending the aforementioned Conference in Abia on their personal capacity. Congress however , cautioned such members who might wish to attend not to claim to be representing the Kaduna State Council, warning of the dare consequences should anyone claim to representing the Council.
The Congress also unanimously re-admitted Isaiah K. Benjamin and Jacob Onjewu Dickson into Council after serving a suspension for over 12 months as provided the Union’s constitution over matters on SWAN
Communique’ Drafting Committee :
Elder Tajudeen Ajibade- Chairman
Comr. Nicholas Dekera- Secretary
Hon. Mordecai Ibrahim- member
Signed :
Comrade Femi Adi .
