NUJ Suspends Ogun Council Members Over Constitutional Breach

Union says legal action filed without exhausting internal processes violates constitutional provisions

Funmi Adewoju SuleoduApril 30, 20261 Mins read

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has ratified the suspension of several members of its Ogun State Council over alleged violations of the union’s constitution.

The decision was reached during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the union held in Abuja, where members deliberated on disciplinary issues and internal compliance with constitutional provisions.

According to a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the affected members were sanctioned for instituting legal proceedings against the union without first exhausting its internal dispute resolution mechanisms.

Those suspended include: Wole Shokunbi, Folake Ade-Adeniji, Razaq Ayinla, Modupe Salabiu, Joke Adeleye, Kunle Ibukunle, Seun Odunlami and Sekinat Salam-Opebiyi.

The union stated that their actions contravened Article 7 (5d) of the NUJ Constitution, which prohibits members from taking legal action against the organisation without first exploring internal channels.

The suspended members were said to have approached the court to challenge the outcome of the Ogun State Council election held in December 2025, naming both the state council and the national leadership of the union as defendants.

NEC described the move as a direct breach of established procedures within the union.

“NEC approved the suspension of members of the Ogun State Council for instituting legal action against the Union without exhausting internal dispute resolution mechanisms,” the communiqué stated.

The communiqué, signed by the National Secretary, Achike Chude, also conveyed a vote of confidence in the leadership of the union under its President, Alhassan Yahya.

The NEC commended the leadership for its efforts in improving members’ welfare, organising training programmes, and introducing reforms aimed at strengthening the union.

It also highlighted the successful hosting of the NEC meeting without external financial support as a notable achievement.

The NUJ reiterated the importance of adhering strictly to its constitutional provisions, stressing that internal mechanisms remain the appropriate channel for resolving disputes within the union.

The development underscores the union’s commitment to discipline and institutional order as it continues to manage internal disagreements.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs.

She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs.

She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development.

Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work.

Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs. She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs. She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development. Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work. Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.