By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
The last may not have been heard about the outcome of the press conference addressed by a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, in Calabar, Cross Rive State where he insulted a journalist, calling him stupid, for daring to ask him uncomfortable question as the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Akwa Ibom chapter has directed its members to boycott a press conference planned for him.
In a statement on Friday, the chapter asked journalists not to attend any activity organised by the former Minister.
Fani-Kayode, who is in Akwa-Ibom, had insulted a reporter with DailyTrust, Eyo Charles, for asking him who was bankrolling his nationwide trips in Cross River on Tuesday.
The ex-Minister, who began a tour of some states, especially those controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) states in July, visited Cross River last week.
He poured vituperations on the reporter, disparaging him as “very stupid”.
“I could see from your face before you got here, how stupid you are. Don’t ever talk to me like that. Who do you think you’re talking to? Bankroll who?
“You think I am one of those ones you… from who, when, how? You have a small mind, a very small mind. Don’t judge me by your own standards,” he had said.
His comments had generated widespread criticism from many Nigerians and groups, including the NUJ which described him as “intolerant and unstable”.
Fani-Kayode arrived Uyo on Thursday to continue his inspection after the Calabar debacle.
In a tweet on his confirmed twitter handle, @realFFK, announcing his arrival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, the former Aviation Minister wrote: “My delegation and I arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom last night. Staying with my friend and brother, Gov. Emmanuel Udom at Government House. I am proud of him and what he has achieved here. I look forward to seeing all his projects and touring the state and to my next few days in Akwa Ibom.”
Details shortly…
