The Independent National Electoral Commission has tasked journalists on their obligation to report factually and accurately about the election and electoral activities in compliance with the ethics of your noble profession.
The chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu stated this at the third regular quarterly consultative meeting between the Commission and Media Executives and Journalists in Abuja on Wednesday.
Yakubu charged journalists with continuing to be bulwarks against fake news, misinformation, and disinformation and fully complying with the Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage.
“As the Edo State Governorship approaches, I wish to remind media organisations that the portal for media accreditation (https://imap.inecnigeria.org) is still open. As of 8.02am today, Wednesday 31st July 2024, 24 media organisations representing print, radio, television and online have uploaded the details of 227 personnel for the election.
“I urge you to expedite action by ensuring that all interested media organisations submit their applications before the deadline of Thursday 5th September 2024. This will enable the Commission to produce and deliver the accreditation tags for your reporters, camera operators, technical and other support staff in good time for the election,” Yakubu said.
According to him, the commission has recovered from the torrential rainfall that resulted in the severe flooding of its state headquarters in Benin City two months ago.
