Comrade Chris Isiguzo, National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, has cautioned against using journalists to whip up parochial sentiment by political actors in the forthcoming November governorship election in Kogi State.

Isiguzo, MFR, gave the advice at the Grand Finale of the 2023 Press Week of the Kogi Council held in Lokoja on Wednesday.

He advised journalists to be wary of reporting such political actors so as not to overheat the polity, noting that discerning journalists would be able to separate this set of politicians from genuine ones.

Isiguzo affirms that, “most of those in this category are pretenders and not contenders in the forthcoming November 11 governorship election in the state.”

He described the forthcoming Kogi Governorship Election as one that would enthrone a leader that would govern the whole state and not a section of the State, saying this was the reason promoting sectional interests would not do the state any good.

In addition, He warned journalists to be professional and unbiased in the reporting of the Governorship election, noting that the Kogi election was about the people and not a section.

The NUJ President commended the unwavering dedication and professionalism that defines the journalism profession in the State and congratulated the Kogi State Council for orchestrating an exceptional Press Week.

He applauded the Kogi NUJ for its commitment to promoting excellence, fostering growth, and upholding the highest standards of journalism, and described the launch of the book, “Media Development in Kogi State, 1999-2023,” as a remarkable literary endeavor that captures the evolution of media in the state over 24 years.

The National President described the book as a transformation of media from traditional platforms to the dynamic and interconnected digital landscape of the State.

He described the book as a collective wisdom, insights, and experiences of generations of journalists who have tirelessly pursued the truth, challenged societal norms, and strived for a more transparent and accountable society.