{
  "id": 6120907,
  "title": "Anosike : Govt, Media Must Work Together for Credible 2027 Polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/anosike-govt-media-must-work-together-for-credible-2027-polls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T07:33:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/07/anosike-govt-media-must-work-together-for-credible-2027-polls/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Kelechi Anosike, the PDP governorship candidate in Abia State, has called for cooperation between government and the media ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Monthly Congress in Umuahia, Anosike emphasized the importance of the media in ensuring accountability and welfare of the people. He urged journalists to act as critical stakeholders and partners in democratic accountability, rather than just campaign instruments for politicians. Anosike stressed that the media should ask candidates tough questions about their policies, including the cost, funding, implementation timeline, and how citizens can measure success. He further proposed a structured partnership between government and media, with regular engagement and access to critical information. Anosike also announced two immediate interventions for Abia journalists, including a generator and fans for the NUJ Press Centre. He declared PDP as the strongest party in Abia State and announced his administration's focus on food sufficiency and educational policies. NUJ Chairman, Comrade Chidi Asonye, welcomed Anosike and assured him of the union's partnership, while the NUJ National Treasurer praised Anosike's vision for the media.",
  "summary": "Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has said government and the media must function as partners, not adversaries, if democracy",
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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."
}