FAJ sacks former NUSOJ official, pledges to work with legitimate elected leadership

Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) steering committee has sacked former Secretary General of NUSOJ, Omar Faruk Osman after he was found to be involved in extreme fraud and widespread corruption during his long term leadership of the Union, Somali media watch said on Monday.

In a statement issued today, NUSOJ said Faruq deliberately violated the constitution of NUSOJ for not accepting the decisions of Somali journalists when they voted against him.

The steering committee announced to work with the democratically elected legitimate leadership of NUSOJ led by Mwalimu.

Mahir Jama Aden, the President of NUSOj wholeheartedly welcomed the move by the FAJ steering committee, according to the statement.

“The president pledged to work in collaboration with FAJ and promises to abide by the rules and regulations of FAJ, together with other members who work to develop the media in Africa in order for them to meet the international standards,” said NUSOJ.

The newly elected Secretary General of the NUSOJ, Mohamed Ibrahim Mwalimu said the media agency wants to restore the role and honours that the organisation had in Africa.

“So, we warmly welcome the decision reached by the FAJ family,” said Mwalimu.