A coalition of civil society organisations, Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC), has petitioned the Nigerian Guild of Editors asking it to punish the Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Reuben Abati, for his breach of journalistic ethics.

Mr. Abati is a journalist and former Chairman of the Editorial Board of Guardian Newspapers.

The coalition said by spreading untruth about the health of the first lady, Patience Jonathan; government’s negotiation with extremist Islamic group, Boko Haram; and the cancellation of the Manitoba Power Contract, Mr. Abati flouted a fundamental journalistic ethics-telling the truth at all times.

“The public has a right to know. Factual, accurate balance and fair reporting is the ultimate objective of good journalism and the basis for earning public trust and confidence. The journalist therefore should refrain from publishing inaccurate and misleading information,” the group said quoting a provision of the Code of Ethics for Nigerian Journalists.

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