The fervor for the emergence of Paul Ella Abechi as the next Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ FCT Council is still growing by leaps and bounds. From a token candidate, Ella Abechi has metamorphosised as the candidate to beat in the Oct 3, scheduled election.
Ella Abechi who is still on a one-to-one and visit to chapels campaigns, like a beautiful flower, seems
irresistible to both senior and junior journalists in the FCT.
One of his newest converts, Mr. Simon Reef, a senior professional and Publisher of the Foreward magazine maintains that Ella Abechi is the face of the change NUJ FCT Council is yearning for.
Reef told TheLedger how and why he is routing for Ella Abechi: ''My interest in Ella Abechi was fired by the sms being circulated by his opponents. While I accept that politics is war by other means, the other Chairmanship candidates seems to hav donned an attitude of superiority and snobbery. I know some of them, but, I am not familiar with Paul Ella Abechi, however, low and behold when I met him eventually, he turned out to be a likable youngman, passionate, focused
"He kindled my interest in NUJ politics again, and having followed his campaigns so far, I can say un-equivocally that Ella Abechi intersects the idealism and pragmatism of Unionism.
He has exhibited those qualities that would make the difference: zeal, commitment, optimism and common sense. I dont see these qualities in the other candidates despite their arrogant claims. Lets give it to Paul, he has the gumption"
After hearing Ella Abechi make his speech, the General Manager of ITV, Abuja, Mr. Leo Onwordi equally expressed his admiration and affirmed that he has bought into the project, as could grasp and evaluate both the candidate and his mission.
From interactions with senior and junior colleagues at the Federall Radio Corporation, FRCN, Aso Radio and Television
and several bureau office of media establishments, the unianimous verdict favours Ella Abechi emerging victorious with an overwhelming margin.
Ella Abechi, an Assistant Editor with African Leadership Magazine is the only candidate so far with a leaflet detailing his mission and programmes if elected Chairman.
His manifesto is anchored on welfare; compliance to professional ethics and anti-quackery; professional and capacity-building; and a transparent, accountable an inclusive administration.
Holding aloft the leaflet detailing the programmes, he told colleagues at Aso Radio-TV that he deliberately printed the
leaflet so that members can have evidence to hold him to his words.
Giving her piece of mind, Miss Vivian Okejeme, an Associate Editor with an online publication says:
''I find Paul Ella refreshingly different, I dare say the empathetic spirit in him would be the driving energy
propelling him to turn NUJ FCT Councill around. He has my vote"
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