The Chairman, Correspondents Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara State Council, Malam Umar Muhammad Maradun has resigned his position as the elected chairman of the Chapel.
In his letter dated 12th June, 2020, Maradun said “After extensive consultations, following my vindication by the Committee set up by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara State Council to investigate the frivolous allegations against me, coupled with efforts of the Special Adviser (SA) Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications. Alhaji Zailani Bappa to find a peaceful resolution, I hereby humbly wish to use this medium to announce my resignation as the elected Chairman of the Correspondents Chapel, NUJ Zamfara state Council with immediate effect,”.
The resignation which some Members described as medicine after death came after Maradun was impeached by 18 members out of 25 members of the chapel upon allegations of lack of transparency, lack of accountability, corruption amongst others.
After the impeachment, Salisu Maradun of the Authority Newspaper became the chairman on acting capacity with Comrade Sani Duseman of the Radio Nigeria as the Vice Chairman.
However, members said that Maradun’s resignation letter would be discussed after the new executive members are sworn in on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
