Assault: NUJ Hails Okowa, Owa Monarch’s Courage Over Disciplinary Actions On Friday Eluro

Following swift disciplinary actions slammed on one Friday Eluro, a former aide to the Delta State Governor over his brazen act of inhumane treatment and jungle justice on a young lady, Journalists in the State have saluted the bold steps taken so far by the State Governor and Traditional Ruler of Owa Kingdom.

The commendation by the Journalists, was contained in a Press Statement issued by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, where they further pressed for thorough investigation by relevant agencies to deliver the needed justice.

Read the Press Statement as received by ASABA METRO.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, wishes to commend the courage of the Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, over the sack of his aide, Friday Eluro involved in the physical assault of a lady, Miss Blessing Dada.

The union is also commending the Obi of Owa, HRM Dr Emmanuel Efeizomor, for stripping Eluro of his title in Owa Kingdom.

The NUJ sees the swift response from the governor in terminating the appointment of his aide involved in dehumanizing a woman as true show of leadership that believes in the protection of the dignity of humanity.

The action of Eluro and his cohort calls for serious concern. It is brazen and downright insane, especially when he should be the one to live by good example by virtue of being a public office holder and one who should represents his principal in good light.

The jungle justice meted on the victim in the video that has gone viral is a happenstance that often results in the perpetrators going Scot free. This is dangerous to society wellbeing. Many victims have lost their lives in the process.

While the NUJ is convinced the swift action of both the governor and the Owa monarch was taken in the interest of public good, the union believes that all the perpetrators of the dastardly act, and not only Eluro, should be investigated and brought to justice as a far reaching measure to act as deterrent to others.

In addition, the action of the Owa monarch should be emulated by other traditional rulers by ensuring that chieftaincy title holders in their domains who are in the habit of causing public nuisance are sanctioned accordingly. This, in the considered view of union, will help to instill the much needed sanity in our society so urgently.

Signed;
Michael Ikeogwu- Chairman
Churchill Oyowe – Secretary