In a statement, the union affirmed that from the reality on the ground, the South East is relatively peaceful and safe, and can conveniently host the delegates’ conference, “even as it is a notorious fact that no region or part of the country is immune to insecurity today.”
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In the letter of withdrawal, Obi stated that she was misinformed about the allegations and was coerced by Chris Isiguzo, President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, and his group, who prepared the first petition, which was dated December 16, 2020, and made her to sign it.
Recall that The Eagle Online had earlier reported that Obi petitioned the Office of the Inspector General Police concerning an alleged threat to her life by Petrus, her husband, and, Edozie whom she described as her husband’s mistress.
The Nigerian Union of Journalists, South East Zone, says it will soon commence the verification of journalists in the zone to ascertain their qualifications to practice.