IPI Nigeria Urges Tunji Disu on Press Freedom
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated Feb 27, 2026
The appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of the Nigeria===Nigeria Police Force and the calls from the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) for improved press freedom could positively impact the media industry in Nigeria. This could lead to a more stable and transparent information environment, which is generally favorable for market participants.
The International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has urged Tunji Disu, the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of the Nigeria===Nigeria Police Force, to prioritize press freedom and ensure the safety of journalists across Nigeria. The IPI Nigeria highlighted a pattern of harassment, intimidation, and attacks against journalists during the tenure of Tunji Disu's predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun, which led to Kayode Egbetokun's inclusion in the IPI Nigeria's 'Book of Infamy'. The organization called on Tunji Disu to end unlawful detention of journalists, review pending cases, institute reorientation programs for police personnel on human rights, and establish clear communication channels with media stakeholders. The IPI Nigeria emphasized that respect for press freedom is essential for sustaining Nigeria's democracy and expressed readiness to engage constructively with the new police leadership.
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