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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has demanded an investigation and disciplinary action against Magistrate Godwin Edemekong following the alleged humiliation and forcible ejection of journalists from a court in Uyo.
The union also demanded a public explanation and an unreserved apology from the magistrate regarding the incident, which has raised concerns about justice, press freedom and transparency in judicial proceedings.
The demands were contained in a statement issued on Friday by the state secretary of the union, Nsikak Esenowo.
PREMIUM TIMES reported allegations by investigative journalist
