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Nigerian Guild of Editors Raises Alarm Over ‘Anti-Media Laws’ in Nigeria

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has voiced its concerns over the increasing number of “anti-media laws” in the country, warning of their detrimental effects on journalism and freedom of expression.
In a statement issued by the NGE’s General Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren, on Sunday in Abuja, the guild expressed its apprehension regarding the negative impact these laws could have on the media’s ability to hold the government accountable. Uwugiaren noted that some of these laws, many inherited from the colonial era, are now being used to undermine transparency and accountability at all levels of government.
“The existence of anti-media laws makes it increasingly difficult for journalists to hold those in power accountable, allowing corruption and abuse of power to go unchecked,” Uwugiaren said. “These laws also restrict Nigerians’ ability to express their opinions freely and engage in meaningful public discourse, thus undermining the fundamental right to free speech.”
In response to these concerns, the NGE has established a five-man committee to engage with the National Assembly, the Federal Ministry of Information, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and other stakeholders. The committee’s goal is to advocate for the amendment or outright repeal of these laws, ensuring a more favorable legal environment for media practice in the country.
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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.
In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.
“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.
He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.
APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.
Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.
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