US EditionIPC condemns Governor Otti’s verbal attack on journalist, Nwabueze
The International Press Centre demands an apology after Governor Otti verbally attacked a journalist asking for data on policy impact during a media chat, emphasizing accountability.
- On Friday, the International Press Centre condemned the verbal assault on journalist Chika Nwabueze during the governor's monthly media chat, prompting calls for apology.
- Asked for verifiable data, Chika Nwabueze questioned how policies improved Abia people's standard of living beyond infrastructure, prompting a tense exchange during the media chat in Umuahia.
- DAILY POST reported that the viral video captured the moment Otti told the reporter to `shut up` and called the question `stupid`; Lanre Arogundade described the reaction as condescending.
- The IPC called on Governor Otti to publicly apologise and reminded public office holders to expect scrutiny as social media users demanded an apology, while he remained silent.
- Some critics alleged a political motive behind the director's reaction since Chika Nwabueze works for Don Media Group, owned by Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, but Alozie Uzoukwu rejected any `hatchet job` claims.
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IPC condemns Governor Otti’s verbal attack on journalist, Nwabueze
The International Press Centre, IPC, has condemned the verbal assault on journalist Chika Nwabueze by Abia State Governor Alex C. Otti during a media chat. Nwabueze had asked the Governor for verifiable data showing how his policies have improved Abia’s economic and living conditions beyond infrastructure. Instead of responding, Otti verbally attacked him and told him to “shut up.” IPC Executive Director Lanre Arogundade said, “The Governor’s an…
Gov. Otti “Disgraces” Nigerian Journalist For Asking A Question - NewsTmes.com.ng
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has insulted Nigerian a journalist who asked him to provide data showing how his policies improved the lives of Abia people. Otti speaking during a media chat on Friday described such as a question as “irresponsible” and “stupid.” The journalist who identified himself as Chika Nwabueze at the event … The post Gov. Otti “Disgraces” Nigerian Journalist For Asking A Question appeared first on NewsTmes.com.ng.
Uproar as Gov Otti attacks journalist during media chat
Governor Alex Otti has drawn public ire following his verbal attack on a journalist during a media chat held in the State on Friday.DAILY POST reports that a viral video captured the moment Governor Otti lost his cool after a journalist asked him to provide data showing how his policies have improved the lives of Abia residents, describing the question as “irresponsible” and “stupid.”During the governor’s monthly media chat, Chika Nwabueze asked…
Expert Backs Otti’s Media Chat, Faults Don Media Rep Over Question Framing - THE AUTHORITY NEWS
By Jonathan Lois A policy and legislative governance expert, Chibuzo Okereke, has commended Abia State Governor, Alex Chioma Otti, for institutionalising a monthly media engagement platform, describing it as a model for accountability and participatory democracy in Nigeria. In a detailed analysis issued in Abuja on Friday, Okereke said the governor’s decision to sustain an open-door media forum, the Abia Monthly Media Chat, reflects a deliberate…
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