The Glide Media Basis has demanded a right away and unreserved apology from the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, over his threat towards Channels TV Seun Okinbaloye.
The Basis, in a press assertion in Abuja, famous that: "Such incendiary rhetoric is just not solely harmful however represents a direct assault on press freedom and democratic norms. It's unacceptable for any public official to resort to threats of violence, significantly towards members of the media.
"Journalists are members of the fourth property, not enemies of the state. They're constitutionally empowered to query authority and inform the general public. Journalism is just not a criminal offense, and no journalist ought to ever be threatened, bullied, or silenced for doing their job.
"This type of conduct displays a disturbing disregard for the rule of legislation and units a harmful precedent that would embolden additional assaults on the media. Nigeria’s democracy can not thrive in an environment the place journalists are intimidated into silence by these in positions of energy.
"We reiterate our demand for a right away apology and name on related authorities to take decisive motion. The protection of journalists should be assured, and those that try to undermine press freedom should be held accountable. Sufficient is sufficient."