By Mustapha Saye Kaduna
A controversy has erupted in Kaduna State after the Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, Ibrahim Musa, barred journalists from covering a meeting of the Northern Governors' Forum (NGF) at Government House in Kaduna. Musa allegedly submitted a selective list of journalists allowed to enter the venue, excluding many others.
This move has sparked outrage and disappointment among journalists, who view it as a display of disband arrogance. The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State chapter has expressed anger and called on Governor Uba Sani to address the issue.
Some journalists have described Musa as incompetent, envious, and unqualified to handle media relations. "This is a clear case of media gatekeeping and an attempt to muzzle the press," one journalist lamented.
The incident has raised concerns about the governor's commitment to media-friendly policies, despite being perceived as media-friendly in the past. Journalists are now calling for Musa's removal from his position, citing his handling of the situation as unprofessional.
The NUJ Kaduna State chapter is expected to take further action on the matter, urging Governor Sani to intervene and restore media access to government events. The development has sparked a heated debate about press freedom and the role of government communicators in facilitating media coverage.
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