The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Wednesday praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, 
The union also acknowledged his leadership qualities and his immense contributions to the success of the party, particularly his role in the making of President Muhammadu Buhari, his visible hands in the making of APC governors and his invaluable contributions to the election of party’s lawmakers.
In a letter signed by Deji Gbolahon Elumoye (Chairman) and Abimbola Oyetunde (Secretary), the NUJ, Lagos State Council, extolled Oyegun’s exemplary leadership qualities, noting his contributions to the growth of democracy in Nigeria.
The letter reads ‘The Lagos Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is to mark its 2015 Press Week. As part of the events, an Award Night which will be the grand finale of the Press Week activities is scheduled for Friday, September 25 at the Lagos Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja by 6: 00pm. We are pleased to inform you of your nomination for the 2015 NUJ Recognition Award. Your recognition for the award to be bestowed on you stems out of a careful study of your administrative excellence in handling the affairs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to attain a greater height as the ruling party in Nigeria’.
In another development, politicians and political office holders in the South-South geo-political zone of the country have described Chief Oyegun as a man of conviction who cannot be bought, no matter the price.
The call came on the heels of calls for Oyegun’s resignation by some members of the party following the crisis rocking the APC following the emergence of the leadership of the National Assembly.
The South South leaders described the calls for Oyegun’s resignation as ridiculous and unfortunate.
“All kinds of invectives have been hurled in the direction of the national chairman. Politicians behind this wicked agenda want to remain relevant in the political terrain,” they said.
In a press statement issued in Port-Harcourt and signed by the National Chairman of Politicians and Political Office Holders in the South-South (PPOHSS), Chief Julius Ikuru, the leaders said Oyegun had served the party well and needed to be commended by all well-meaning people in the country.
Praising Oyegun for playing politics with integrity and honour, the leaders said there was no basis for asking him to resign.
“Oyegun is an administrator of high repute, brilliance and excellence. He has dignity and integrity and he is a study in humility.”
They also advised those threatening the leadership of the party with fire and brimstone because of their narrow and private interests not to allow Nigeria to waste another four years.
“Politicians must play politics not as a bellicose contest but as a sport which must produce a winner. They must set aside their differences and harness their energies to the task of development.
“Oyegun has elevated party leadership to new heights. He deserves national gratitude and should be celebrated” the statement added.
