Nigerian Unions Demand Action Over Wike’s Threat Against Journalist
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- •On April 8, 2026, the NUJ and a broadcast association publicly requested an apology from Governor Nyesom Wike to Seun Okinbaloye.
- •Governor Wike made a comment perceived as a threat against the Channels TV anchor Seun Okinbaloye.
- •The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NUJ, and SERAP petitioned President Bola Tinubu to investigate threats against Okinbaloye and other journalists on April 7, 2026.
- •The calls for investigation and apology followed Wike's 'shoot' remark reported on April 6, 2026.
- •The groups emphasize the need for government intervention to ensure the safety of journalists in Nigeria.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Governor Nyesom Wike issues a public apology to Seun Okinbaloye tensions between the government and media groups may ease, potentially improving the environment for press freedom in Nigeria.
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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)NUJ, broadcast association ask Wike to apologise to Channels’ Seun OkinbaloyeAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)NGE, NUJ, SERAP to Tinubu: Investigate threats against Okinbaloye, other journalistsAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)NUJ demands apology, govt action over Wike’s comment on TV anchorAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)