Following a report by Danis Nkwebo, President of the National Union of Journalists in Cameroon, the Cameroon Union of Journalists condemns the decision of Peter Essoka and that of National communication council (Cnc) to shut down some media outlets particularly in Anglophone Cameroon.
The decry was made following a press release by Peter Essoka, the President of CNC on the 20th of January 2017 warning the media on their nature of broadcast on events in North West and South West Regions of Cameroun. In addition, the press statement prohibits media from discussing topics related to Federalism and Secession. This warning was passed after several restrictive measures (particularly the suspension of internet across West Cameroon) were taken by the government as means to prevent freedom of expression in West Cameroon.
On this note, Mr. Danis Nkwebo adds that the National Union of Journalists of Cameroon (SNJC) calls on all journalists and media houses across to ignore the media decree of Mr. Peter Essoka. They went further to reiterate that the decision of CNC is a total mockery and must be considered null and void.
In this regard, the SNJC urges all media outlets and journalists to give an equitable and fair echo towards opinions expressed by Cameroonian citizens on the issues of Federalism and Secession emphasizing that they should not defend and should stop implementing decisions imposed on them by the regime, which is against the people’s wish.
In so doing, SNJC reserves the right to go against the injunctions of Mr. Peter Essoka, the CNC and the government they serve.
SNJC therefore calls on media promoters across the national territory to clarify their positions on the professional existence and legitimacy of the CNC.
Denis Nkwebo, President of the SNJC
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Good move there- Mr Denis Nkwebo, President of the SNJC.
Congratulations on your impartial and clear stand on this burning national issue.
It is very regretable that Peter Esoka, veteran and venerated anglo saxon trained journalist would turn a blind eye on the attrocities meted on his own people without saying a word .
His mouth had been soiled, he serves a La Republique’s failed regime.
He should be the one to have first hand Knowledge on ” FREEDOM OF THE PRESS” to which its tenets prescribe objective journalism and the respect for professional ethics.
not to prevent the Media to report what is actually going on, that a government will decide to subject its citizens to such babaric, anti democratic and pre-colonial conditions of life ( No communication, No electricity, No Internet service, Brutal and repressive approach to broker for peace, banning of a CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATION- an applolitical organization that serves the interest of the voiceless) and you expect the press to be quiet???????? That in a world of developing digital economic advancements people will be treated like slaves and the press to be quiet?
Shame on You “Peter ESOKA”
i doubt if you are an indigene of that Opressed part of the country
Thank you Mr Nkwebo and congratulations for your outstanding statements. It was better for Peter Essoka to rot in jail. Former president Amadou Aidjo would have better concluded with him in jail. Ugly face. Satan ??