Ayo Fayose, Ekiti state governor, on Tuesday said
President Buhari is too old to rule Nigeria and that he is like his
grandfather. Fayose said this while talking on the topic: “Journalism and
Politics; two sides of a coin,” at the World Press Freedom Day organised by the
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, held at the Dapo
Aderogba hall, Iyaganku, Ibadan Tuesday May 3rd, 2016.
“President Buhari is too old to rule this country and that is why there
is problem in this country now. He is like my grandfather. Nigeria should not
produce any president that is over 60 years.
"World democracy don’t parade octogenarians again. Young
people should rise up to challenge the older generation. Maybe that is why
there is a law that a pilot should not fly an aircraft after 65 years of age,”
he said.
Fayose at the meeting called on journalist to be
fierce and sincere in their reports.
“You are the last hope of common man. When journalists support looters,
there is confusion of vision. Journalists should shy away from it. Bad
politicians should be brought to justice. Don’t write about issues you don’t
know. Don’t rely on what a politician told you of his supposed enemy and don’t
inherit his enemies. Journalists must help bring corrupt politicians to justice.
When politicians are going wrong, let them feel the heat first from you. Most
politicians are using journalists in Nigeria for their dirty jobs and they are
supporting wicked politicians. Journalists in Nigeria always shy away from the
truth because they are self-centred and greedy. As a journalist, you need to
discharge your duty without fear or favour. Politicians have no address and
this is why it is possible for a politician to defect from PDP after 12 years
to APC and is being celebrated as a saint. Journalists should stop supporting
and having soft spots for political parties and politicians. Some of you have
sympathy for PDP or APC. Don’t join our battle. You are the hope of the common
man and the only thing they can enjoy,” he said.
Source: Lindaikejisblog
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