The Isiguzo Rescue Mission, campaign organisation for the NUJ Presidency of Comrade Chris Isiguzo has condemned the demolition of Yinka Ayefele Music House in Ibadan.
The building until its demolition by Oyo State Government housed the FRESH FM Station, Ibadan.
A statement by the Director General of the NUJ Rescue Mission Organisation, Comrade Ali Atabor described the action as reprehnsible.
“It is really unfortunate that such a reprehensible act still takes place in a democracy.
“The Media played vital role in ensuring the return of Nigeria to a democratic rule and for the same people who have become beneficiaries of the efforts of the media to turn around to engage in mindless attacks against the media is unfortunate.
Atabor stated that Oyo government’s defence that the building contravened the state’s town planning rules, “is in itself laughable.
“We state categorically that no matter the efforts of anti-democratic forces to undermine, suffocate and intimidate the media, we shall not only remain undaunted but also be committed to our constitutional mandate as the conscience of the Society,” the statement further stressed.
The Organisation called on the Federal government as well as well meaning Nigerians to join in condemning the anti-democratic act.
“The Federal Government and indeed all men of goodwill should also rise in condemnation of this despicable act,” adding, “We shall no longer accept this. Enough is enough.”
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