The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), representing the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has raised concerns over what it described as media blackmail targeted at Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement signed by Reverend John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of the Northern CAN, the organisation emphasized the need for ethical journalism and urged the media to avoid spreading unverified stories.
“Just because Seyi is Tinubu’s son, he should not become a subject or object of media blackmail and propaganda to destroy him. There will be life after his father’s administration is over,” Hayab said.
He condemned the spread of misinformation, stressing that such behaviour goes against cultural and religious principles.
“Spreading lies against anyone is not acceptable in our culture and religion,” he stated.
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CAN also warned of the broader dangers of irresponsible reporting on national cohesion and progress.
“People who have found this pattern suitable to destroy others should please stop it because no nation can grow by people destroying one another,” Hayab warned.
The association called on media practitioners to uphold professional standards by conducting proper investigations before publishing any report.
“No media should write any story about anyone based on hearsay without investigation,” the statement read.
CAN urged Nigerians to reject destructive narratives and uphold the dignity of individuals, particularly the youth.
“When you celebrate the destruction of another person today, you may be the next. Therefore, Nigerians should denounce stories that are meant for character assassination to protect our youths and future generation from thinking it is an acceptable practice,” Hayab noted.
