The Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State chapter has directed its members to boycott the press conference of Femi Fani-Kayode.

The directive is contained in a Friday statement, advising members not to attend any press conference involving the former minister who announced his presence in the state yesterday evening.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had been touring states of the federation including those belongings to the opposition.

When he arrived in Cross River State, Fani-Kayode held a press conference towards the end of his tour. During the briefing, he verbally ridiculed a journalist who inquired the financial expenditures of his trips nationwide.

He has however apologised for his outburst.