Bishop Onuoha Calls for Media Integrity Ahead of 2027 Elections

At the launch of Dr. Sunday Isuwa's book, "Digital Shift in Nigeria’s Newspaper Industry," Bishop Onuoha emphasized the importance of fact-checking and editorial independence in the Nigerian media to ensure the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The event took place at the Nigeria Army Resource Center in Abuja and featured media practitioners and notable Nigerians.

Onuoha, who presented on the media's role in the upcoming elections, along with legal practitioner Gloria Balason, stressed the necessity for journalists to provide verified information and hold political actors accountable. They addressed the rising concerns over misinformation, particularly from AI-generated content, and issues such as vote buying and voter apathy.

Onuoha identified misinformation and disinformation as significant threats to electoral credibility, while Balason pointed out that technological investments have not sufficiently resolved ongoing challenges like low voter participation and electoral law breaches.