The Acting Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State chapter, Darlington Nwauju, today Thursday 18th August,2022, paid a partnership visit to the leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Rivers State Council.
Speaking, Nwauju hinted that journalists have played significant roles in the development of the country and that it would be out of place for any political party to think it can carry on without synergy and partnership with the media .
He appealed to the leadership of NUJ to sensitize it’s members to change the narrative where reportage is on personalities instead of issues.
Hon Nwauju opined that constitutional democracy involves the ability to accept ideas from various perspective, while adding that APC as the alternative policy platform, recognises the role and importance of journalists.
More so, he revealed that the party over the years has provided constructive criticism as an opposition party.
Responding, the Chairman, NUJ Rivers State Council, Mr Stanley Job Stanley thanked Hon Nwauju for the visit while adding that the party has not made any mistake in bringing him, Darlington Nwauju on board, while expressing the councils readiness to partner with well meaning members of the society.