Atiku Calls Out FG For Arresting FIJ Journalist Exposing Government’s Ills

• Demands release of Daniel Ojukwu of Foundation for Investigative Journalism

• Criticizes arrests of journalists as irresponsible and breach of free press

• Cites cases of Segun Olatunji and Chinonso Uba’s arrests

Eko Hot Blog reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has spoken out against the arrest of journalist Daniel Ojukwu, demanding his immediate release.

Additionally, Atiku condemned the act as an infringement on press freedom.

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“The arrest of Ojukwu may not be unconnected with the groundbreaking investigative works of the independent Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) that has exposed an alleged high-profile smuggler with links to top officials of this administration,” Atiku stated.

Furthermore, he drew attention to other recent cases of journalists being arrested, saying, “I wish to also remind of the arrest and detention of Segun Olatunji of FirstNews Newspaper and Chinonso Uba aka Nonso Ukwa of Oziza FM Radio.”

Expressing his disapproval, Atiku emphasized, “It is not only irresponsible to arrest journalists for exposing the ills that abound in this government, it is also a breach of their constitutionally guaranteed #FreePress.”

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Moreover, the timing of Ojukwu’s arrest raised concerns, with Atiku noting, “That the arrest of Ojukwu came barely 48 hours after the observance of the World Press Freedom Day, speaks volumes of the character of the Tinubu administration to freedom of the press.”

In conclusion, Atiku called for Ojukwu’s immediate release, stating, “The least that is expected of the relevant authorities is to free Ojukwu.”

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