Clergymen within the South East have pleaded with a bit of the media in Nigeria to stop malicious publications in opposition to the area and it’s folks.
The clergymen, working underneath the aegis of Involved Igbo Ministers Fee, named a specific on-line medium which they accused of portraying the Igbo as a bunch with out love and respect for peace.
The affected medium was stated to have been performing persistently as a mouthpiece for the Nigerian authorities’s manipulative narratives.
Apparently sad with the pattern, the clergymen requested the promoter of the web media group to cease the media struggle and unfavourable narrative in opposition to the folks of Igbo extraction in Nigeria.
Their assertion launched in Abuja on Thursday is entitled, ‘We should set the document straight’, and signed by Rev. Tony Uzo Anthony, President Basic/ Worldwide Coordinator and Apostle Tony OSU, the Secretary Basic.
Elements of the assertion learn, “We, the undersigned, unequivocally condemn the media institution for its persistent position as a mouthpiece for the Nigerian authorities’s manipulative narratives, as evidenced by its newest publication on April 29, 2025, titled: “Police dismantle IPOB camp, arrest suspected killer of inspector”.
“This report, which parrots unverified claims from the Information Company of Nigeria,
marks yet one more shameful chapter in its descent into journalistic deception.
“By amplifying baseless allegations
in opposition to the Indigenous Individuals of Biafra (IPOB), the medium has uncovered itself as a keen instrument of oppressors intent on
subverting justice and perpetuating ethnic bias.
“Accountable journalism calls for impartiality, rigor, and a dedication to fact. But, this media group, underneath the affect of its
alleged Fulani possession, has chosen to disregard the flimsy proof introduced in courtroom in opposition to IPOB and the collapsing case of
the prosecution.
“As a substitute, it has aligned itself with the Federal Ministry of Info, a physique more and more managed by forces prioritizing ethnic irredentism over nationwide unity.
“This fixation on IPOB and the Biafra agitation, whereas ignoring the federal government’s personal failures, will not be solely a betrayal of journalistic ethics however a deliberate try to distract from the true crisesplaguing Nigeria.
“The pitiable plight of residents within the North East and North West, the place Fulani herdsmen and terror teams wreak havoc, deserves pressing consideration.
“Faculties are shuttered, villages are razed, and harmless lives are misplaced every day. But, this on-line medium stays silent on these atrocities, selecting as an alternative to propagate faux information that serves the pursuits of a discredited regime.
“This selective reporting is past comprehension and raises critical questions in regards to the outlet’s motives.
“We demand that the affected group instantly desist from its position as a purveyor of state-sponsored propaganda.
“It should redirect its focus to exposing the systemic failures of governance, together with the unchecked violence within the North, slightly than
scapegoating IPOB to curry favor with these in energy.
“The Nigerian folks deserve a press that holds the highly effective accountable, not one which amplifies their lies.
“Failure to heed this warning will solely additional erode its credibility, cementing its legacy as a shame to the noble career of journalism. The time for accountability is now.”
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