Don’t destroy Abia with hate speeches – NUJ tells politicians

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Abia State Council has urged politicians and their supporters to refrain from hate speech, inflammatory statements, violence, and other actions that could harm the peace, security, and stability of Abia State. The NUJ issued this warning at its monthly congress held in Umuahia. In a communiqué signed by the NUJ's Chairman, Chidi Asonye, and Council Secretary, Ikechukwu Onuegbu, the journalists advocated for issue-based campaigns rather than divisive rhetoric.

The NUJ commended the Abia State Government for initiating pension gratuity payments to pensioners, but urged the continuation of this support. The NUJ expressed concern over the infiltration of criminal elements in various communities of Umuahia, Aba, and other areas, noting that the involvement of some youths in criminal activities could threaten public safety.

They called upon security agencies and community leaders to increase surveillance, intelligence gathering, and enforcement measures to tackle emerging security issues. The NUJ also raised alarms over the high electricity tariffs imposed on consumers in Umuahia and its surroundings, calling for immediate intervention by the Abia State Government.