OAU Campus Journalists suspends coverage of SU election over alleged harassment
“As a result, the association describes these actions as a serious assault on press freedom and a direct attack on the peaceful, transparent, and accountable process that ought to be a defining feature of every democratic election,” the statement read.
The Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJOAU), has suspended its live coverage of the institution’s 2024/2025 Students’ Union election, alleging that its members were harassed, intimidated and denied access to several polling units while carrying out their reporting duties.
In a statement signed by the association’s President, Esther Olatimehin, and Public Relations Officer, Olanrewaju Lawal, ACJOAU said the decision was taken after repeated incidents involving its reporters during the ongoing election.
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