The Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, has vehemently denied allegations that he expelled a journalist from Enyimba FM during a press briefing held at the state Assembly’s conference hall in Umuahia.
In response to claims made by Enyimba FM, Speaker Emeruwa described the reports as “false, unfounded, and intended to sow discord between the office of the speaker and journalists in the state.” He urged the public to dismiss the allegations outright.
In a statement titled “Re: Expulsion of Enyimba FM journalist from press briefing in the Abia State House of Assembly on Monday, Speaker Emeruwa emphasized his commitment to upholding the constitutional role of journalists in a democracy. He stated unequivocally that he would never discriminate against or order the expulsion of any journalist, regardless of their views on his leadership.
