- The chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists has said that journalists are partners in deepening democracy in Nigeria
- Emmanuel Ogbeche said this while speaking on the need for the police and other agencies to guarantee the safety of journalists during the 2023 elections
- According to Ogbeche, Nigeria’s security agencies need to go beyond reviewing their code of conduct, organising seminars and workshops prior to every election to, ensure officers deployed for elections are on their best behaviour in line with INEC guidelines
The Nigerian Police and other security agencies have been urged to ensure that all journalists and media workers on special duty are protected during the 2023 general election.
The chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Emmanuel Ogbeche, said it is important for the police and every security outfit across the country to understand that free press and the safety of all those on special duty at the poll is mandatory.
