The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has urged media professionals across the state not to allow themselves to become conduits for fake or unverified information, especially in the buildup to the 2027 general elections.
This caution was contained in a communique issued at the conclusion of the union’s monthly congress held on Wednesday.
The communique was jointly signed by Comrade Abiodun Atilola (Chairman), Comrade Mosunmola Akinola (Secretary), and Comrade Dayo Adu (Member), and was made available to PUO-Reports through the union’s Secretary, Olusola Oladapo.
According to the NUJ, the advisory became imperative due to the growing political activities ahead of the 2027 polls. The union emphasized the critical role of journalists in ensuring the integrity of public information and stressed the need to avoid being used to propagate political falsehoods.
The communique stated: “The congress observed the increasing political activities towards the 2027 general elections, and enjoined journalists to always fact-check information from politicians so that they would not be caught in the web of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation.”
The NUJ further encouraged journalists to adhere strictly to ethical standards, maintaining accuracy, objectivity, and professionalism in their reporting as the election season approaches.
