{
  "id": 19106194,
  "title": "2027: Don't pitch tent with politicians, remain neutral - Makinde warns journalists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/2027-dont-pitch-tent-with-politicians-remain-neutral-makinde-warns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T05:15:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/2027-dont-pitch-tent-with-journalists-remain-neutral-makinde-warns-journalists/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Engineer Seyi Makinde, the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, cautioned Nigerian journalists against aligning themselves with politicians or political parties as the country gears up for the upcoming general elections. Makinde, who serves as the Governor of Oyo State, urged journalists to maintain impartiality and adhere to professional ethics during the event marking the 60th anniversary of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council. The ceremony, held in Ibadan, saw the participation of prominent individuals, including journalists, political leaders, and other dignitaries from across the state and beyond. Makinde emphasized that journalists should grant every political party and its candidates a fair opportunity to present their views. He strongly discouraged them from aligning themselves with any individual or party, and instead, urged them to foster peace and tranquility in the nation. Furthermore, Makinde highlighted the vital role journalists play in educating the populace and refrained from disseminating inflammatory content that could potentially incite chaos. He reiterated that while political figures, governments, and elections come and go, the credibility and longevity of the media must endure. Makinde concluded his address by advising journalists to meticulously verify all information before publishing, ensuring that the media's integrity remains intact amid the electoral fervor.",
  "summary": "The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Engineer Seyi Makinde, at the weekend enjoined Nigerian journalists across the country not to pitch their tents with politicians or political parties ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Makinde, who doubles as the Governor of Oyo State, advised journalists to remain neutral and uphold the ethics […] 2027: Don't pitch tent…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}