Mohammed Rajab, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Yobe State Council, has rejected his selection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for Yobe State.
Mr Rajab was made a member of the Yobe APC presidential campaign council’s Media Directorate in a letter dated 13 December 2022 and signed by the APC campaign’s Director of Media, Bayo Onanuga.
However, in a statement released to Damaturu journalists, Mr Rajab stated that the ethics of the media profession do not allow him to accept such an assignment or serve on such a commission.
He stated that because he is a journalist, he cannot be viewed as siding with a political party.
Mr Rajab went on to say that assuming the position on the committee might jeopardize his integrity, but he promised to be dedicated to his job by providing professional advise as needed.
His whole statement is as follows:
POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE RE-APPOINTMENT
“Compliments of the season.
“I appreciate the collective efforts of everyone in discharging his/her professional duties of informing, educating and entertaining the citizens.
“Going by the ethics and professional calling of journalism, we’re not supposed to belong to any political party rather be neutral and partners in progress in the promotion of democratic process.
“I want to thank the committee for the confidence reposed in me and worthy to be appointed to contribute to the development of democracy.
“To avoid compromise of integrity, will not be involved in the committee but always available to offer advices, guidance and support to democratic process. We are always available and ready to belong to other committees, accept government appointments and others.
“Thank you most sincerely.
“Comrade Rajab Mohammed
“Chairman NUJ Yobe Council.
The General Managers of Yobe Broadcasting Corporation (YBC) Musa Galadima and his Television colleague Yusuf Isa, as well as the General Manager of Yobe Printing Corporation Gambo Dahiru, all made the Committee’s list.
The Committee is led by former GM Yobe Television Gambo Ibi, as well as Mr. Mamman Mohammed, Director General to Gov. MAI Mala Buni.
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