In a bid to enforce discipline in accordance with the laid down rules and practice of Journalism, the federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has suspended one of her members Alhaji Aminu Ebong who is the publisher of Candour Newspaper. The decision to suspend Ebong was taken during the February general congress of the chapel after a notice of urgent union interest was brought to the congress.
Ebong is said to have exhibited unprofessional conduct during an event at the NUJ secretariat along Information drive in Uyo. Eye witness account holds that even when Ebong was addressed and called to order by the NUJ Chairman, Elder Patrick Albert and other senior colleagues, the seasoned journalist refused to obey and rather went to his car and brought out a dangerous weapon with a full intent to hit his colleague Emmanuel Effiong who is the publisher of the Weekly Update Newspaper. Alhaji Aminu Ebong was described as a bad influence to the journalism profession and was suspended from all activities of the federated chapel which he belongs after a unanimous decision was taken during the February congress of his chapel federated Chapel.
The Chapel Secretary Mr. Ini Usen was accordingly directed by congress to communicate the suspension to the state NUJ for necessary action.
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