Togo coach faces media demands for apology
The MMLK movement wants coach Patrice Neveu to apologize publicly for his actions towards a journalist.
The Mouvement Martin Luther King (MMLK) has condemned the behaviour of Togolese national football team coach Patrice Neveu towards journalist Espoir Gato of Nana FM. The incident occurred during a press conference on November 3 in Kégué.
The MMLK stated that journalists should not be intimidated for seeking explanations, calling it a matter of respect for media professionals. The organisation issued a statement on November 4 in Lomé, emphasizing that asking questions, even difficult ones, is not an attempt to destabilise.
The movement is demanding public and personal apologies from Neveu within 48 hours to the journalist, the Togolese press, and the Togolese people. The MMLK also urged the Togolese Football Federation (FTF) to ensure media safety at press conferences.
Why it mattersThe MMLK movement seeks public apologies from Patrice Neveu to uphold the dignity of journalists.