Journalists Must Stop Amplifying Politicians’ Hate Speech, Inciting Statements – Okoye
Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, has warned journalists against amplifying hate speech, inflammatory remarks and inciting statements by politicians, saying irresponsible election reporting could trigger violence and undermine Nigeria’s democratic process. Okoye gave the warning on Friday while speaking at a one-day election coverage training workshop organised by The Whistler […] The post Journalists Must Stop Amplifying Politicians’ Ha
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Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, has warned journalists against amplifying hate speech, inflammatory remarks and inciting statements by politicians, saying irresponsible election reporting could trigger violence and undermine Nigeria’s democratic process. Okoye gave the warning on Friday while speaking at a one-day election coverage training workshop organised by The Whistler […]
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- October 30, 2026
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- Sunnex Egbu
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