The National Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed confidence in the Yaqoub Popoola of the Daily Independent Newspapers led 5- man Credential Committee to deliver a credible poll in the 2026 Ekiti.State Council Delegate Conference .
The union expressed the confidence while giving approval for the list of five persons nominated by the Ekiti State Council congress.
The approval was contained in a letter dated October 30, 2026, and signed by the National Secretary of the Union, Achike Chude, addressed to the Chairman/Secretary, Ekiti Council.
The letter, titled “APPROVAL OF NOMINATED CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE FOR EKITI NUJ ELECTION” stated that the national body has endorsed the congress’s choice to pilot the affairs of the Credentials Committee during the Delegates Conference.
Other members of the committee are : Olaniyi Alade ( Radio Nigeria- Progress FM) , Toyin Omolewa ( Broadcasting Service of Ekiti.State ) Emmanuel Nwosoro(Online chapel),and Banke Fajuyi( MIDAS Radio).
The National Secretariat said it was encouraged by the implicit confidence the council has in the committee members to carry out their assignment responsibly.
“We wish your council and the committee success,” the letter added.