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NUJ condemns demolition of Ayefele’s Fresh FM station

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6 years ago

August 19, 2018

The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists on Sunday condemned the demolition of Yinka Ayefele ’ s Music House which houses his Fresh FM 105 . 9radio station .

A statement jointly signed by the council ’ s Chairman , Mr Adewunmi Faniran , and the Secretary , Mr Bola Ogunlayi, said it was highly disturbed that the building was demolished when the matter was before a court of competent jurisdiction .

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the building belonging to the popular musician was demolished at about 4 . 30 am on Sunday by the state government for allegedly contravening its town planning laws .

The council expressed concern about the fate of the journalists and other media workers in the establishment as well as the loss suffered by the owner of the broadcast outfit .

“ As the fourth estate of the realm and believer in the rule of law , the Oyo State NUJ expects that the court would have been left to take a definite decision on the issue of demolition before it was carried out , ” it said .

The council called on the state government to ensure that “ it comes to the aid of Fresh FM which has been a pride of Ibadan in particular and Oyo State. ’’

It urged the government to relocate the station to another site and ensure the smooth take -off of its operations .

( NAN )