Members of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) have unanimously resolved to return unopposed the executive council members led by the Chairman, Comrade Festus Alenkhe for a second tenure commencing from December.
The members made the resolution during the September edition of the monthly Congress held on Monday afternoon at the Council Secretariat in Benin City.
Not minding the resolution, a three man credentials and election committee made up of Oliver Ijogbe(Chairman); Gloria Iluobe(Secretary) and Mike Osarogiagbon(Member) was inaugurated to commence the electoral process, to ensure transparent election, and liase with the national secretariat for the conduct of the council election.
On the Edo 2024 Gubernatorial Debate Programme to herald the 2024 gubernatorial election in the state, the Council averred that it’s finalizing preparations for it, adding, “this first-of-its-kind initiative by the NUJ is scheduled to hold on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Council Secretariat.”
According to the congress statement “the event will feature participation from more than 50 radio and TV stations, providing a platform for gubernatorial candidates to engage with the public.”
On the NUJ National Delegates Conference slated for Owerri in November the Council called on its 15 chapels to fulfill their financial obligations by paying members’ check-off dues, saying “this is essential for meeting the requirements to participate in the conference.”
The Congress endorsed Comrade Abimbola Oyetunde as its candidate for the position of National Deputy President of the NUJ urging all the Council members “to provide legitimate support to ensure her historic emergence as the first female to occupy this prestigious position.”
Talking about the Edo State Gubernatorial polls, the Council “urged all participants in the electioneering process to play by the rules. This call is aimed at fostering a credible and peaceful electoral process in Edo State.”
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