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Mr. Leftist Aimeuaewonso, assaulted by Edo State lawmaker
By Ibraheem Hamza Muhammad
The International Press Centre (IPC) in Nigeria has condemned the assault on journalist, Mr. Leftist Aimeuaewonso, who was slapped and punched by a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, Ephraim Aluebhosele.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Press Freedom Officer of the Cebter, Mr. Melody Lawal.
According to the statement, ” The assault was after the Lawmaker was questioned on the action he has taken to fix an abandoned road in his constituency. The journalist was assaulted on Monday July 4th, 2022. “
Reports reaching IPC Safety Alert Desk states that, the journalist sustained varying degrees of injuries after the assault by the lawmaker and some of his aides.
IPC is of the firm opinion that the lawmaker has no legal right to beat up Mr. Aimeuaewonso notwithstanding the situation, as the act was very condescending for a duty bearer who has the responsibility to give account to the citizens who voted him into governance.
IPC is therefore calling for immediate action against the lawmaker. The Speaker for the House of Assembly should thoroughly investigate this incident and the lawmaker should be made to face the appropriate punishment for his actions. A public apology should also be issued by the lawmaker and the journalist affected should be compensated appropriately.
