Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ,, Ebonyi State council, has joined the calls for the All Progressives Congress APC, to consider Governor David Umahi and senator elect for the position of senate president in the 10th National Assembly.
In a communique made available to Newsmen at the end of a well attended State Executive Council, SEC meeting held on Sunday at the state Press center, Abakaliki, congratulates the governor on his well deserved victory as the senator elect for Ebonyi South Senatorial zone and revealed that the Union's support for Umahi was hinged on his unequal performance and achievements in eight years on the saddle as the governor of Ebonyi State.
"That SEC congratulates the National Assembly Members-elect from Ebonyi State, particularly the Senator-elect for Ebonyi South Senatorial zone, and Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Engr Chief David Umahi on their victory in the February, 25th, 2023 Polls. SEC describes Governor David Umahi's victory as well-deserved and calls on the National leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the President-elect, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider him for the position of the President of the Senate. SEC notes that apart from his strength of character, commitment and his penchant for uncommon development and legendary transformation of Ebonyi State in the past eight years as Governor, his emergence as the Senate President will assuage both the South East geopolitical zone and the Christian community in the country who are already apprehensive of a Muslim-Muslim presidency".
SEC equally commended Ebonyi State Government for its commitment to the security of life and property of the people.
"That SEC commends the Ebonyi State government for its commitment in maintenance of peace and security across the State, amidst general insecurity in the country.
"That SEC notes with concern the mixed reactions that greeted the just concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections and calls on INEC to brace-up by ensuring that the March 18, governorship and State House of Assembly elections are free, fair and credible in Ebonyi State and beyond.
"That SEC urges political gladiators to adhere strictly to peace accord they signed before security agencies in the State ahead of the elections and shun actions and comments that could cause break down of law and order in any part of the State. SEC urges politicians in Ebonyi to note that we are one people and should not allow political interest or quest for political office to tear us apart.
"That SEC calls on the Ebonyi populace to come out enmass to vote for Candidates of their choice in the March 18, 2023, governorship and State House of Assembly elections.
"That SEC notes with great concern the issue of the lingering fuel scarcity in the country and urges the Federal government to address it as quickly as possible to ease the current hardship currently being experienced by Nigerians..
"That SEC also notes with dismay the failure of the Federal government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to address the issue of naira scarcity in the country, despite the ruling of the Supreme Court which ordered that the old N200, N500 and N1000 notes should be allowed to circulate alongside the new naira note till December, 31, 2023. SEC therefore, calls on the CBN to release the old N200, N500 and N1000 notes in their custody back into circulation to ease the sufferings of the Nigerian populace.
"That SEC congratulates the National Assembly Members-elect from Ebonyi State, particularly the Senator-elect for Ebonyi South Senatorial zone, and Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Engr Chief David Umahi on their victory in the February, 25th, 2023 Polls. SEC describes Governor David Umahi's victory as well-deserved and calls on the National leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the President-elect, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider him for the position of the President of the Senate. SEC notes that apart from his strength of character, commitment and his penchant for uncommon development and legendary transformation of Ebonyi State in the past eight years as Governor, his emergence as the Senate President will assuage both the South East geopolitical zone and the Christian community in the country who are already apprehensive of a Muslim-Muslim presidency.
"That SEC passes vote of confidence on the State Working Committee of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State, led by Comrade Tony Nwizi, for the commitment and dexterity they have shown in running the affairs of the union since they assumed office and encourages them to keep it up.
"That SEC expresses concern about the menace of fake news and how people go about sharing information they are not sure of its authenticity, and therefore cautions members of NUJ in the State never to join the bandwagon by always ensuring that they investigate and confirm that any piece of information is factual before reporting or sharing to the public".
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