The Coalition of Registered Political Parties(CRPP) in Edo State has commiserated with the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) over the death of Mr. Austin Adibe
Emenyonu the state Correspondent of ThisDay Newspaper, which sad event
occurred on Friday, 17th October, 2025.
In a statement signed by Dr. Samson Isibor(Chairman) and Hon. C. Nkama(Secretary), the CRPP while praying for God to give the Union and the deceased’s family “the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss” described him as “a versatile journalist, a fearless reporter, very coordinated, humble and easy going.”
The CRPP recalled that it enjoyed unparalleled relationship with him, adding “he was among the fearless pen merchants, who made us strong in Edo State
politics and Nigeria in general.”
According to the Coalition, “this untimely death in the fourth estate of the realms in Edo State chapter is one
too many in recent years. Our prayer is that Almighty God help us put a stop to
this unexpected tragedy.”
CRPP appealed to the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, “to come to the aid
of the state journalists by enlisting all journalists working in Edo State into the
state health insurance scheme automatically.
“This is because they are working under a strenuous condition due to high cost of living in the state. When
sickness comes, it is a herculean task coupled with economic downtown in Edo
State for citizen to purchase drugs and food items. The governor should bring
down the high cost of living in the state.
“Our second appeal is that the state government should place the entire journalists
registered with NUJ, on allowances to augment their meager salaries.
“Some years ago, things were still manageable then, unlike now everything has gone up
astronomically. There is no purchasing power any longer.”
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