NGE Demands Justice for Dele Giwa on 40th Anniversary

On October 19, 1986, Dele Giwa, a co-founder of Newswatch magazine and a prominent Nigerian journalist, was murdered by a parcel bomb delivered to his home. Four decades later, his killers have not been brought to justice.

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Giwa's murder, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), through its President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh, issued a statement urging that the case should not fade into history. The NGE described the unresolved murder as a painful test of Nigeria's commitment to press freedom and the rule of law, stating that waiting forty years for justice is unconscionable.

The Guild called for a thorough investigation into Giwa's death, emphasizing the importance of not condemning anyone without evidence. They also highlighted Giwa's contributions to journalism, asserting that his assassination was an attack on press freedom and accountability.

The NGE commended NEWSWATCH Plus Limited and Ray Ekpu for preserving Giwa's legacy.