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Nigeria: 'I Won't Be Intimidated', Journalist Threatened By Wike Breaks Silence
IBAN says the minister’s remark could intimidate journalists and warned of a boycott if he does not retract it and apologize.
- On Friday, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike sparked backlash by stating he would have "shot" Channels Television anchor Seun Okinbaloye over remarks made during Thursday's broadcast regarding Nigeria's potential transition into a one-party state ahead of 2027 elections.
- The controversy stemmed from Wednesday's edition of Politics Today, where Okinbaloye expressed concern that Nigeria's political landscape could be undermined by a one-party system, prompting Wike to accuse the journalist of abandoning neutrality and taking a political position.
- "If there was any way to break the screen, I would have shot him," Wike said, arguing the interviewer had taken sides; Okinbaloye responded Sunday on Sunday Politics, stating he would not be "intimidated" by the minister's threat.
- The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria demanded a public apology, warning of potential boycotts and urging Wike to reaffirm his commitment to press freedom as outlined in sections 22 and 39 of the 1999 constitution.
- Amnesty International described the remarks as "reckless and violent language," while Okinbaloye noted receiving safety assurances from the State Security Service; Wike reportedly contacted the journalist to clarify he meant no actual harm.
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‘I'm not afraid’: Seun Okinbaloye reacts to Wike's remark
Mr Wike, during a press briefing on Friday, said he would have “shot” Mr Okinbaloye, for suggesting during his TV programme on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu and the APC were plotting to create a one-party state in Nigeria. The post ‘I’m not afraid’: Seun Okinbaloye reacts to Wike’s remark appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria: 'I Won't Be Intimidated', Journalist Threatened By Wike Breaks Silence
Seun Okinbaloye, Channels Television anchor who has been in the news over the threat from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has broken his silence on the saga.
Broadcasters Demand Apology From Wike, Threaten Boycott
The Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to retract a controversial remark and issue a public apology, warning of a possible boycott of his media engagements. The demand follows Wike’s comment during a media parley on April 3, where he reacted to remarks by journalist Seun Okinbaloye on the programme Politics Today. Okinbaloye had stressed the importance …
NGE, SERAP petition Tinubu to investigate Wike’s 'shoot' remark
The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged threat issued against Channels Television presenter Seun Okinbaloye by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. In a joint statement issued Monday and signed by NGE President Eze Anaba, […] The post NGE, SERAP petition Tinubu to investigate Wike’s ‘shoot’ remark app…
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