The lawmaker representing Igalamela/Odolu Constituency said the act is detrimental to the freedom of information which empowered the media to give adequate coverage to issues in the country, the general election inclusive.
Sani also condemned the security personnel for being used by politicians to molest, assault and demoralise the people during the re-run election in the state.
“The attack carried out by the police against the NUJ chairman is condemnable. In a democratic setting where people seek reprieve from the media; this is like gagging the press from carrying out its duties.
“It is more condemnable that the police commissioner was on ground and did nothing to address the situation. For politicians to also be escorted round down by the police and dictating whom to arrest is very embarrassing.”
The lawmaker, promised that the House of Assembly would assist journalists in the state fight for justice and correct the anomaly.
