Following a reported seven-day ultimatum allegedly issued by media personality Bamidele Adeyanju, demanding that Fuji musician Taye Currency appear to respond to certain allegations.
In a strongly worded response released on behalf of the organisation by his Public Relation Officer, Tope Eluyefa from the camp of the Fuji star, whose principal is Taiwo Akande Adebisi, described the ultimatum as inappropriate and a clear overreach of journalistic responsibility.
According to the statement signed by the organisation’s Public Relations Officer, the action raises serious concerns about the boundaries between journalism and judicial authority.
“Since when did a media platform assume the authority of a court of law, empowered to summon individuals and compel them to defend themselves against unsubstantiated allegations?” the statement queried, warning that such practices blur the line between responsible reporting and the exercise of judicial powers and it means he is impersonating the judicial arm of government.
The organisation further criticized the tone of the invitation, arguing that issuing an ultimatum to someone one claims to be inviting for clarification contradicts the ethical standards expected in professional journalism.
It noted that credible investigative reporting requires balanced inquiry, verification of facts, and fair representation of all parties involved.
According to the statement, what has been observed so far appears to be a one-sided narrative allegedly driven by individuals described as “remnants” of the Oluyole Fuji circle, who have repeatedly been given a platform to air criticisms against the musician.
The statement suggested that after exhausting those sources, the next strategy appears to be provoking the Fuji star through sustained public criticism in an attempt to compel a reaction.
Despite the ongoing attacks, however, the organisation maintained that the reputation and professional engagements of Taye Currency continue to grow.
“The public can clearly see that the repeated attacks have not achieved the intended objective,” the statement added.
The organisation therefore declared the so-called seven-day ultimatum “null and void from the outset,” stressing that it carries neither legal authority nor professional merit.
It further described the approach as discourteous and unbecoming of anyone operating within the media profession, emphasizing that journalism should not be reduced to issuing ultimatums or positioning itself as both investigator and judge.
The statement concluded with a call for greater adherence to professional decorum, ethical responsibility, and respect for due process in public commentary within the media space.
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